adjective
- relating to or produced by development outside the body, especially the development of an embryo in an artificial environment rather than in the womb
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- Scientists are researching ectogenetic methods to support fetal development outside the uterus.
- The ectogenetic approach involves using artificial bioreactors to simulate the womb environment.
- Ectogenetic technology could potentially revolutionize reproductive medicine.
- The team studied ectogenetic development in laboratory conditions.
- Ectogenetic systems aim to provide optimal conditions for embryonic growth.