embryogony

/ˌembrɪˈɒɡənɪ/ Em-bree-OG-uh-nee

Definitions

1. noun

The process of producing or developing embryos, especially in plants.

“The scientist studied the embryogony of the new species of orchid.”

Synonyms

  • embryogenesis
  • embryonic development

Antonyms

  • embryonic abortion
  • fertilization failure