1Biology the undivided cell of a fertilized ovum or zygote; a cell resulting from the first division of this, especially when giving rise to the embryo (rather than to yolk or other supporting structures).
2Any of the cells forming a plant or animal embryo, or produced by artificial culture from such a cell.
Origin
Mid 19th century.
Definition of embryo cell in US English:
embryo cell
noun
1Biology the undivided cell of a fertilized ovum or zygote; a cell resulting from the first division of this, especially when giving rise to the embryo (rather than to yolk or other supporting structures).
2Any of the cells forming a plant or animal embryo, or produced by artificial culture from such a cell.