embryostasis

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noun

The (usually temporary) cessation of the production of eggs in some insects

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Meanings

nounembryostasis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe (usually temporary) cessation of the production of eggs in some insects

Origin

From embryo + -stasis.

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APA

embryostasis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/embryostasis

MLA

“embryostasis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/embryostasis. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “embryostasis,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/embryostasis.

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