Relating to or resembling an embryo; in the earliest or most primitive stage of development.
From embryon plus the adjectival suffix -al, meaning 'of or relating to.' Alternative to 'embryonic,' though less common in modern usage.
Scientists use 'embryonal' to describe cells that have the potential to become many different tissues—they're basically biological blank slates waiting for instructions.
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