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embryo vs fetus
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| embryonoun/ˈem.bri.oʊ/ | Meaning a human or animal in the earliest stage of growth, before it is born or hatches | Goes with human embryo | Example In the first weeks of pregnancy, the baby is called an embryo. |
| fetusnoun/ˈfiː.təs/ | Meaning A baby that is growing inside its mother before it is born. | Goes with — | Example The doctor showed us the fetus on the screen during the scan. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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