Embryotrophic

/ˌɛmbrioʊˈtrɑfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or providing nourishment to an embryo.

Etymology

Derived from embryotroph + -ic suffix. This adjective form describes embryo-nourishing structures or processes.

Kelly Says

Embryotrophic tissues and fluids create a carefully balanced chemical environment—scientists studying them have discovered that what a mother eats can influence which genes her embryo's cells express, a phenomenon called epigenetics.

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