Germinal (adjective)

Relating to the formation and development of seeds or spores; relating to or in the stage of growth and development.

Origin:

From the latin germen, meaning "bud or sprout".

Examples:

1. Germinal stage is the first stage of embryonic development in animals, in which the basic body plan is established.
2. The germinal period of human development is the period from fertilization to the end of the eighth week of gestation.
3. The germinal layers of the skin give rise to the epidermis, hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands.
4. Germinal center is a structure in the lymph node that is involved in the production of antibodies.
5. The germinal ideas for the new project were discussed during the meeting and further developed in the following weeks.