germinal

adjective ger·mi·nal \ˈjərm-nəl, ˈjer-mə-n^əl\

Definition of GERMINAL

a : being in the earliest stage of development

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a germ cell or early embryo

— ger·mi·nal·ly adverb

French, from Latin germin-, germen — more at germ

First Known Use: 1808

Medical Dictionary

adjective ger·mi·nal \ˈjərm-nəl, -ən-^əl\

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a germ cell or early embryo

—ger·mi·nal·ly \-ē\ adverb

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