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An animal organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation that in higher forms merge into fetal stages but in lower forms terminate in commencement of larval life
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conceptus
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Conceptus ( Latin : conceptio , meaning derivatives of zygote ) denotes the embryo and its adnexa (appendages or adjunct parts) or associated membranes (i.e. the products of conception). The conceptus includes all structures that develop from the zygote, ...
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n. The fetus or embryo, including all the surrounding tissues protecting and nourishing it during pregnancy.
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n. an animal organism in the early stages of growth and differentiation that in higher forms merge into fetal stages but in lower forms terminate in commencement of larval life [syn: embryo , fertilized egg ]
Usage examples of conceptus.
If we placed a conceptus on the palm of your hand and left it there, would it develop into a human being on its own?
If such concepts possess, notwithstanding, objective validity, they may be called conceptus ratiocinati (concepts legitimately formed).
Even then, we can't be certain that every conceptus of ours will be paramount.
Within a hundred years of our arrival, only one conceptus in thirty survived until term.