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In vitro fertilization

Contents

Used for

test tube baby

See for

IVF

Broader Terms

assistive reproductive technique, fertilization

Related Terms

embryo /fetus culture, embryo /fetus transplantation

Scope Note

a process whereby (usually multiple) ova are placed in a medium to which sperm are added for fertilization, the zygote thus produced is then introduced in the uterus.

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

  • " In vitro fertilization is a process whereby human life is generated in a laboratory environment like a glass petri dish.
  • understand that in vitro fertilization is the union of an egg and sperm in a laboratory followed by implantation of the zygote, or fertilized egg, into the uterus; and 2.
  • " A child born by in vitro fertilization is inaccurately known a "test tube baby.
  • Morris In the News Services Offered IVF - In Vitro Fertilization PGD - Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis Patient Resources Patient Portal Physicians Portal Insurance Payment Contact Us Home IVF 1 Home -- IVF and In vitro fertilization Welcome to IVF 1 and the offices of Randy S.
  • As a university-based in vitro fertilization (IVF) program, we are involved with basic and clinical research to improve egg, sperm and embryo quality and pregnancy rates.
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