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Embryology is a science that studies the formation, early growth and development of embryos during intrauterine period. Embryology is a science that studies the embryo and its development patterns.

The initial development - from conception until the eighth week is called embryogenesis or organogenesis. Embryology is a science directly related to cytology and histology. It examines and explains the various phenomena in human’s body development. Embryology is divided into general and specific.

General embryology deals with primary human development: fertilization, blastogenesis, implantation, endosperm and placenta. It also follows the early development stages and any possible factors that may affect that development.

Special embryology deals with individual systems development .