Embryology
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The study of the development of an organism during the embryonic and fetal stages of life. |
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SPEC only, SPEC qualif; prefer /embryol: Manual 19.7+, 19.8.29; DF: EMBRYOL |
Embryology Categories.
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Teratology - That division of embryology which deals with abnormal development and congenital malformations. (From Dorland, 27th ed) |
Embryology Definitions and Terms
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