embryomorphous

1. Relating to the formation and structure of the embryo. 2. Applied to structures or tissues in the body similar to those in the embryo, or embryonal rests. [embryo- + G. morphe, shape]

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em·bryo·mor·phous (em″bre-o-morґfəs) [embryo + morph- + -ous] having a form suggestive of an embryo; said of certain abnormal tissue elements supposed to be remnants of an embryo.