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Embryo Research
Medical Definition: | Experimentation on, or using the organs or tissues from, a human or other mammalian conceptus during the prenatal stage of development that is characterized by rapid morphological changes and the differentiation of basic structures. In humans, this includes the period from the time of fertilization to the end of the eighth week after fertilization. |
Guide Notes: | mammalian only; IM for ethical, legal, moral, social, or religious aspects of research on embryos; do not routinely add for research involving embryos; X ref Embryo Cell Research: coord with specific type of cell |
Also Called: | Embryo Cell Research |
Previously Indexed: | Embryo (1985-2002),Research (1985-2002) |
Research Embryo Creation - The creation of embryos specifically for research purposes. |
Embryo Research Medical Definitions and Terms
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