embryo transfer

noun

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Conservancy directors have also discussed methods of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer—methods that have been used in the past with other critically endangered species. —The Editors, Outside Online, 17 Apr. 2015

Dubai’s Camel Breeding Center and its Camel Reproduction Center also produce elite camels, but rather than cloning, those two labs focus on embryo transfer, where an embryo is harvested from one female and implanted in a different camel to improve the chances and rate of reproduction. —Nadia Leigh-hewitson, CNN, 1 Mar. 2023

In January 2021, she was impregnated via embryo transfer at the facility, the complaint says. —Staff Writer Follow, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2023

According to the lawsuit, the couple sought Kaufmann’s help in 2015 to start a family and underwent successful embryo transfers in 2016 and 2018. —Dallas News, 16 Feb. 2023

On Monday, Murgatryod documented the first part of her recent embryo transfer in a video shared on Instagram. —Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022

California couple sues fertility clinic after IVF mix-up The couple’s first embryo transfer in August 2020 was free of both genetic mutations, but that pregnancy ended in miscarriage, according to the lawsuit. —Cheri Mossburg, CNN, 2 Mar. 2023

But the rapper faced difficult health issues of her own, including having to undergo surgery to remove fibroids and polyps prior to her embryo transfer procedure. —Janine Rubenstein, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2023

According to the outlet, Da Brat underwent surgery to remove fibroids and polyps ahead of the embryo transfer procedure. —Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Medical Definition

embryo transfer

noun

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