noun
- Plural of ectogenesis; the development of an organism outside the body of the mother, especially the growth of an embryo in an artificial environment.
Usage: technical; biology; rare
Examples
- Scientists have explored ectogeneses as a potential method for studying early embryonic development.
- The concept of ectogeneses raises ethical questions about reproductive technology.
- Ectogeneses in laboratory settings has advanced our understanding of fetal growth.
- Researchers are investigating whether ectogeneses could one day replace natural pregnancy in certain medical scenarios.