noun
Biological term for an early developmental stage of an organism. Used in medical and scientific contexts.
胎芽の段階で異常が見つかった。
An abnormality was found at the embryonic stage.
noun
Botanical term for a small bulb-like structure that can develop into a new plant. Compare with 零余子 (むかご).
See also: 零余子
ヤマノイモの胎芽は食用になる。
The bulbils of the Japanese yam are edible.