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fertilization

[fur-tl-uh-zey-shuhn] / ˌfɜr tl əˈzeɪ ʃən /




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In these cases, fertilization becomes a coordinated effort rather than a contest involving isolated cells.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

In late 2023, CooperSurgical recalled three lots of embryo culture solution used for in vitro fertilization.

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

“There really is not any unmet medical or clinical need for this, especially from an in vitro fertilization perspective,” Komor said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

For example, in vitro fertilization can cost between $25,000 to $30,000 for one cycle without medication.

From Salon Apr. 18, 2026

About ten hours after fertilization of the egg, the embryo divides into three broad segments, head, thorax, and abdomen, and each segment divides into further subcompartments.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Throughout their years-long infertility journey, Mel and her partner spent upwards of $50,000, enduring five miscarriages and four failed in vitro fertilizations.

From Salon Oct. 31, 2021

Supporters say if enacted, the measure would be the first of its kind dealing with disputes in situations such as a divorce over what to do with embryos created for in vitro fertilizations.

From Washington Times Mar. 15, 2016

They spent the remainder of his inheritance on the Egg — and the hormones and extractions and fertilizations.

From Nature Mar. 10, 2015

What about a chimeric person—does he or she get two votes because of having come from two different fertilizations?

From Slate Jun. 10, 2014

They must be surrounded with the same careful isolation and protection against bees, as any other fertilizations.

From Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation by Hugo de Vries




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