Conceptus (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The conceptus undergoes a series of complex cellular transformations as it develops into a fully formed organism.
- In lower forms of life, the conceptus transitions directly into the larval stage without a distinct fetal period.
- Scientists have been studying the early stages of the conceptus in various species to better understand embryonic development.
- The formation of the conceptus marks the beginning of a new life cycle, filled with rapid growth and differentiation.
- Researchers have identified key genetic factors that influence the development of the conceptus in certain animal species.