Embryologist
Embryologist
An Embryologist (/ɛmˈbraɪ.ə.lɒdʒ.ɪst/) is a Scientific professional who specializes in the study of Embryology, the branch of Biology that deals with the formation, early growth, and development of living organisms.
Etymology
The term "Embryologist" is derived from the Greek words "embryon" (meaning "young one") and "logos" (meaning "study"). Thus, an Embryologist is one who studies the early stages of organisms.
Role and Responsibilities
An Embryologist's primary role is to study the reproductive cells of humans and animals. They are often involved in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). They may also conduct research to understand the causes of birth defects and infertility, and develop treatments for these conditions.
Related Terms
- Embryo: An organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation, from fertilization to the beginning of the third month of pregnancy in humans.
- Zygote: The cell formed by the union of two gametes; the fertilized ovum before it begins cell division.
- Blastocyst: An early stage in the development of an embryo, consisting of a hollow sphere of cells enclosing a cluster of cells and a fluid-filled cavity.
- Gamete: A mature sexual reproductive cell, as a sperm or egg, that unites with another cell to form a new organism.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Embryologist
- Wikipedia's article - Embryologist
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski