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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

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