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embryo in Finnish

embryo in Finnish is alkio, alku — embryo means an organism in the earliest stage of development, before it is recognizably formed — in humans, roughly the first eight weeks after conception.

embryo in Finnish

alkio
noun
alkio
noun
In humans, usually the cell growth of the child within the mother's body, through the end of the seventh week of pregnancy.
alku
noun
In humans, usually the cell growth of the child within the mother's body, through the end of the seventh week of pregnancy.

What does "embryo" mean?

  1. noun An organism in the earliest stage of development, before it is recognizably formed — in humans, roughly the first eight weeks after conception.
    "The scan showed the embryo's heartbeat for the first time."
  2. noun The very earliest stage of a plan, project, or idea, before it has properly developed.
    "The proposal was still an embryo of an idea when it leaked to the press."

embryo in a sentence

  • The scan showed the embryo's heartbeat for the first time.
  • Scientists study how the embryo's cells begin to specialize.
  • The proposal was still an embryo of an idea when it leaked to the press.

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "embryo" in Finnish?

"embryo" in Finnish is alkio, alku. embryo means: An organism in the earliest stage of development, before it is recognizably formed — in humans, roughly the first eight weeks after conception.

How do you use "embryo" in a sentence?

Example: "The scan showed the embryo's heartbeat for the first time." In Finnish, "embryo" is alkio, alku.

Are there other ways to say "embryo" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "embryo": alkio, alku.

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