Terminologia Embryologica
Terminologia Embryologica
Terminologia Embryologica (pronunciation: ter-min-o-lo-gia em-bryo-lo-gica) is a standardized set of terms used in the field of embryology, the branch of biology that studies the prenatal development of gametes (sex cells), fertilization, and development of embryos and fetuses.
The term originates from the Latin words "terminus" meaning "end" or "boundary", and "embryo" meaning "young one". The suffix "-logia" is derived from the Greek word "λογία" meaning "study of".
Overview
The Terminologia Embryologica is a part of the international anatomical terminology which provides a standardized system of terms, allowing clear and precise communication among scientists and healthcare professionals worldwide. It is maintained by the Federative International Programme for Anatomical Terminology (FIPAT), a part of the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA).
Related Terms
- Embryology: The branch of biology and medicine concerned with the study of embryos and their development.
- Gametes: A mature sexual reproductive cell, as a sperm or egg, that unites with another cell to form a new organism.
- Fertilization: The action or process of fertilizing an egg, female animal, or plant, involving the fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.
- Zygote: The cell produced by the union of two gametes, before it undergoes cleavage.
- Anatomical Terminology: A form of scientific terminology used by anatomists, zoologists, and health professionals such as doctors.
- Federative International Programme for Anatomical Terminology (FIPAT): An organization that maintains the Terminologia Embryologica.
- International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA): An international organization that oversees the FIPAT.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Terminologia Embryologica
- Wikipedia's article - Terminologia Embryologica
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