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Human embryo: a biological definition

18 Dec 2006

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This paper defines a human embryo from a biological standpoint that takes into account emerging technologies in reproductive science. The paper does not consider legal, moral, religious or social views. As the definition of a human embryo must reflect the multifactorial processes of development, an approach has been adopted which combines recognition of observed events with potential for further development. This...

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PMID: 17178746
DOI: 10.1093/humrep/del467

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