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Embryonic vs Protocorm - What's the difference?

embryonic | protocorm |

As an adjective embryonic

is (embryology) of or relating to an embryo.

As a noun protocorm is

(botany) a tuberous mass of cells that is the embryonic form of orchids and club mosses.

embryonic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (embryology) Of or relating to an embryo.
  • (figuratively) Something, especially a project, that is very new and is still evolving; something that has yet to reach its full potential.

    • Synonyms

    * embryonal (much less common )

    protocorm

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (botany) A tuberous mass of cells that is the embryonic form of orchids and club mosses
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    • References

    *OED (online) 2007