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Concept information

Preferred term

in vitro fertilization

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A laboratory method where ova are placed in a medium to which spermatozoa are added for fertilization. The zygote(s) produced are introduced into a uterus for development.

Synonyms

  • fertilisation (in vitro)
  • fertilization (in vitro)
  • in vitro fertilisation
  • IVF (in vitro fertilisation)
  • IVF (in vitro fertilization)

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9030

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