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Fertilization
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Definition
: The fusion of a spermatozoon (SPERMATOZOA) with an OVUM thus resulting in the formation of a ZYGOTE.
physiol fertilization only: FERTILIZATION IN VITRO (Cat E2 and E5) is also available
See Also
Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
;
Posthumous Conception
Examples
Ovum Transport
;
Self-Fertilization
;
Sperm Capacitation
;
Sperm-Ovum Interactions
;
Sperm Transport
Other names
Fertilization, Polyspermic; Fertilization, Delayed; Conception; Polyspermic Fertilizations; Polyspermic Fertilization; Fertilizations, Polyspermic; Fertilizations, Delayed; Fertilizations; Delayed Fertilizations; Delayed Fertilization; Conceptions