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embryo transfer

noun

  1. the transfer of a developing embryo to or from the uterus of a surrogate mother.


embryo transfer

  1. The transfer into a recipient's uterus of an egg that has been fertilized in vitro and is at the blastula stage of development.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of embryo transfer1

First recorded in 1970–75
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Example Sentences

Medical patients who face infertility because of treatment are insured under that law, but that coverage stops short of including fertilization and embryo transfer.

Meghan Cole, 31, who had a Feb. 23 appointment for an embryo transfer to their surrogate, was told 36 hours before the procedure that the appointment would be canceled.

Hannah Miles, 29, will be able to proceed with an embryo transfer on March 19, in the hopes of having her first child.

She had her first doctor’s appointment on Feb. 14 to start preparations for an embryo transfer in August.

Last year, Greenwood became pregnant with her little girl through an embryo transfer and is now in her third trimester.

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