Embriológico

Embriológico is a Spanish adjective meaning "embryological." It refers to anything related to embryology, the branch of biology that studies the development of a fertilized egg from fertilization to birth or hatching. This includes the study of the growth and development of embryos and fetuses.

The term "embriológico" can be used in various contexts. For example, a "desarrollo embriológico" refers to embryological development, detailing the sequence of events that transform a single-celled zygote into a complex multicellular organism. A "periodo embriológico" might describe a specific stage within this developmental process.

In medicine, "anomalías embriológicas" are birth defects that arise from disruptions during embryonic development. Understanding these processes is crucial for diagnosing and treating congenital conditions. Scientific research often involves "estudios embriológicos" to investigate gene expression, cell differentiation, and tissue formation during early life stages. The term is fundamental in fields such as developmental biology, comparative anatomy, and teratology.