fertilization
noun
fer·til·i·za·tion
ˌfər-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən 
: an act or process of making fertile: such as
a
: the application of fertilizer
b(1)
: an act or process of fecundation, insemination, or pollination
—not used technically
(2)
: the process of union of two gametes whereby the somatic chromosome number is restored and the development of a new individual is initiated
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Trim trees and shrubs to give your lawn adequate sunlight, maintain a fertilization program, and water regularly and deeply.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
One law enforcement source said authorities are also aware of a rambling audio recording posted online that could be associated with the incident, in which a man describes his intention to attack an in vitro fertilization clinic.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
American Reproductive Centers claims to be the first and only full-service fertility center and in vitro fertilization lab in Coachella Valley, according to its website.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025
Its services include in-vitro fertilization, intrauterine insemination, genetic testing, family building for LGBTQ+ families, surrogacy, fertility evaluations, egg donating and freezing and more.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
One law enforcement source said authorities are also aware of a rambling audio recording posted online that could be associated with the incident, in which a man describes his intention to attack an in vitro fertilization clinic.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
American Reproductive Centers claims to be the first and only full-service fertility center and in vitro fertilization lab in Coachella Valley, according to its website.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025
Its services include in-vitro fertilization, intrauterine insemination, genetic testing, family building for LGBTQ+ families, surrogacy, fertility evaluations, egg donating and freezing and more.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
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“Fertilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertilization. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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fertilization
noun
fer·til·i·za·tion
ˌfərt-ᵊl-ə-ˈzā-shən
1
: an act or process of making fertile
especially
: the application of fertilizer
2
: the union of male and female germ cells to form a zygote
Medical Definition
fertilization
noun
fer·til·iza·tion
variants
or British fertilisation
: an act or process of making fertile: as
a
: an act or process of fecundation, insemination, or impregnation
b
: the process of union of two gametes whereby the somatic chromosome number is restored and the development of a new individual is initiated
fertilize
transitive verb
or British fertilise
fertilized or British fertilised; fertilizing or British fertilising
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