Fertilization in Vitro (definition)

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Definition: An assisted reproductive technique that includes the direct handling and manipulation of oocytes and sperm to achieve fertilization in vitro.

do not check the tags IN VITRO; PREGNANCY; or FEMALE
See Also Ectogenesis; Embryo Transfer; Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
Examples Sperm Injections, Intracytoplasmic

Other names Test-Tube Fertilization; Test-Tube Fertilizations; Test-Tube Baby; Test Tube Fertilization; Test Tube Babies; In Vitro Fertilizations; Fertilizations, Test-Tube; Fertilization, Test-Tube; Baby, Test-Tube; Babies, Test-Tube; Test-Tube Babies; In Vitro Fertilization; Fertilizations in Vitro

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