embryo transfer
nounDefinition of embryo transfer
1
: the final procedure of the in vitro fertilization process that involves transfer of one or more embryos into the uterine cavity typically by using a catheter inserted through the uterine cervix
2
: a procedure used in animal breeding in which an embryo from a superovulated female is removed and reimplanted in the uterus of another female
— called also embryo transplant
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As San Diego Zoo Global explains, this could be accomplished through reproductive techniques such as artificial insemination, in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "Artificially Conceived Southern White Rhino Offers Hope for Critically Endangered Cousin," 1 Aug. 2019 However, the embryo transferred at Chorzow zoo is smaller than expected. — Fox News, "Rhino saved? Southern white rhino gives birth aided by artificial insemination," 1 Aug. 2019 To the rhino moms, the embryo transfer will appear much like artificial insemination. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Birth at Safari Park marks milestone in saving nearly extinct rhino," 29 July 2019 Two women who had successful transplants are waiting on their embryo transfer for IVF. — Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, "Baby Born from a Dead Donor’s Transplanted Womb for the First Time in the U.S.," 9 July 2019 About five months ago, after another IVF and two frozen embryo transfers, the now 42-year-old gave birth to her second son, Wyatt. — Veronica Dagher, WSJ, "Despite High Costs, More Women Are Interested in Single Motherhood," 29 June 2019 When the time is right, the surrogate will go to the IVF clinic for the embryo transfer. — Ben Tinker, CNN, "The top 10 questions about surrogacy for same-sex couples, answered," 14 June 2019 Some types of tubal blockage can affect implantation even after an embryo transfer via IVF and may require surgery, adds Dr. Styer. — Jennifer Gerson, Marie Claire, "Why Can't I Get Pregnant?," 1 Oct. 2018 The pregnancy rate was 32.6 percent after embryo transfer or 14 of 43 — which really hits home the point that egg freezing is not a guarantee of a baby. — Ariana Eunjung Cha, Washington Post, "Do ‘social’ egg freezers use their eggs? Here are new numbers from a large fertility center.," 6 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'embryo transfer.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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