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Embryonic development

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_development)

Embryonic development is the process by which the embryo is formed and develops, until it develops into a fetus. Embryonic development always starts with the fertilization of the ovum (or egg) by sperm. The fertilized ovum is referred to as a zygote. The zygote undergoes rapid mitotic divisions with no significant growth (a process known as cleavage) and cellular differentiation, leading to development of an embryo. (Wikipedia)

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Broader Terms	Narrower Terms	Related Terms
Biological development	Nidation Polyembryony	Cell differentiation Foetal stage Germination Gestation period Morphogenesis Prematurity Reproduction

This term is used for the following terms:
Embryogenesis
Fetal development
Foetal development

Approved Date
30-May-2013

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