Fertilization

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Contents 1 See for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Related Terms 5 Scope Note 6 Facts

See for

conception, gamete intrafallopian transfer, GIFT (gamete intrafallopian transfer), ZIFT, zona drilling, zygote intrafallopian transfer

Broader Terms

fertility

Narrower Terms

artificial fertilization, in vitro fertilization

Related Terms

parthenogenesis, zona pellucida glycoprotein

Scope Note

fusion of a spermatozoan with an ovum resulting in the formation of a zygote.

Facts

• The process whereby male and female gametes unite to form a zygote (fertilized egg).
• Joining of the sperm and egg.

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