British Sign Language Glossaries of Curriculum Terms

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BSL Biology Glossary - embryo - definition

Definition: In a woman's uterus (womb), an embryo attaches to the wall. It divides and multiplies, enlarging in size until it becomes a small bean-like shape. An embryo is formed at fertilisation and is at embryonic stage for 8-9 weeks approx.

embryo

reproduced by permission from Hodder