prothanic

1 of 2

adjective

pro·​than·​ic
(ˈ)prō¦thanik
: subject to early death
used of an embryo that fails to complete development due to severe anomalies

prothanic

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s
: a prothanic embryo

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

pro- entry 1 + than- (from thanat-) + -ic

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“Prothanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prothanic. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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