| embryophore | A membrane or wall around the hexacanth embryo of tapeworms, forming the inner portion of the eggshell. In the genus Taenia, the embryophore is exceptionally thick, with radial striations that form a highly protective structure; in the genus Diphyllobothrium, the embryophore is ciliated and enhances the aquatic life cycle of this and other pseudophyllid cestodes. See: coracidium. Origin: embryo-+ G. Phoros, bearing (05 Mar 2000) |
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| embryoplastic | <biology> Relating to, or aiding in, the formation of an embryo; as, embryoplastic cells. Origin: Embryo + plastic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| embryoscope | <instrument> An instrument for examining the embryos in hens' eggs at different stages of development. Origin: embryo-+ G. Skopeo, to examine (05 Mar 2000) |
| embryotic | <biology> Embryonic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| embryotomy | <medicine> The cutting a foetus into pieces within the womb, so as to effect its removal. Origin: Gr. An embryo + to cut: cf. F. Embryotomie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| embryotoxicity | Injury to the embryo, which may result in death or in abnormal development of a part, owing to substances that enter the placental circulation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| embryotoxin | This describes any chemical which is harmful to an embryo. (09 Oct 1997) |
| embryotoxon | Congenital opacity of the periphery of the cornea, a feature of osteogenesis imperfecta. Origin: embryo-+ G. Toxon, bow (05 Mar 2000) |
| embryotroph | <biology> The material from which an embryo is formed and nourished. Origin: Gr. An embryo + nourishment. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| embryotrophic | Relating to any process or agency involved in the nourishment of the embryo. (05 Mar 2000) |
| embryotrophy | The nutrition of the embryo. Origin: embryo-+ G. Trophe, nourishment (05 Mar 2000) |