Embryology short note

Embryology short note

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It is the study of prenatal development of gametes, fertilization and development of embryos and fetuses. The ball of dividing cells that results after fertilization is termed as an 'embryo' for eight weeks and from nine weeks after fertilization the term used is 'fetus'.

An embryo is an immature organism contained within the coverings of an egg or within the body of the mother. Embryology considers the mechanisms of both sexual reproduction and regeneration.