Embryonic Development (also known as Development, Embryonic, Embryonic Developments): Morphological and physiological development of EMBRYOS.

NIH MeSH · D047108Phenomena and Processes

Embryonic Development

Also known asDevelopment, Embryonic · Embryonic Developments · Embryo Development · Development, Embryo · Embryogenesis · Postimplantation Embryo Development · Embryo Development, Postimplantation · Postnidation Embryo Development · Development, Postnidation Embryo · Embryo Development, Postnidation · Post-implantation Embryo Development · Embryo Development, Post-implantation

Definition

Morphological and physiological development of EMBRYOS.

MeSH classification

  • G07.345.500.325.180
  • G08.686.784.170.104

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Common questions about Embryonic Development

What does Embryonic Development mean in medicine?
Morphological and physiological development of EMBRYOS. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Embryonic Development known by any other names?
Yes. Embryonic Development is also referred to as Development, Embryonic, Embryonic Developments, Embryo Development, Development, Embryo in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Embryonic Development sit in the medical classification?
Embryonic Development falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G07.345.500.325.180, G08.686.784.170.104). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D047108) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗