embryo

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an animal that is developing either in its mother's womb or in an egg, or a plant that is developing in a seed:

Between the eighth week of development and birth a human embryo is called a foetus.

developing and not yet complete:

The department's plans for enlargement are still in embryo.

a human being or animal in an early stage of development, either in its mother’s uterus or in an egg, or a plant that is developing in a seed