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embryo  

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  • During the 46-day embryo stage, the embryo grows to a length of more than 1 inch (2.5 cm). By the end of the embryo stage, many body systems will be in operation and the embryo will begin to appear humanlike. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Development; Embryo]

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