emboly

[ em-buh-lee ]

noun

, Embryology.

, plural em·bo·lies.

1. the pushing or growth of one part into another, as in the formation of certain gastrulas.

emboly

/ ˈɛmbəlɪ /

noun

1. another name for invagination

Word History and Origins

Origin of emboly¹

1875–80; < Greek embolḗ a putting into place, akin to embállein to throw in

Word History and Origins

Origin of emboly¹

C19: from Greek embolē an insertion, from emballein to throw in; see emblem