embrión

embryo

noun ehm-BRYOHN Rare

Origin: From Greek embruon, via Latin embryo.

Usage Note

Embrión refers to an embryo in the biological sense (the organism in its earliest developmental stage, before feto at around week eight). Figuratively, en embrión means 'in embryo' or 'in its early stages': un proyecto en embrión (a project still in its infancy). This metaphorical use is common in journalism and academic writing.

Examples

"El embrión se implanta en el útero tras la fecundación."

Natural Translation

The embryo implants in the uterus after fertilisation.

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