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

Examples of embryo transfer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But disappointment again followed when two of those embryo transfers didn’t lead to a pregnancy. —Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024

In one study, researchers found that pregnancy was achieved 19% of the time when couples used fresh embryo transfer and 28% of the time when couples used frozen embryos. —Wendy Wisner, Health, 16 Sep. 2024

As her lawyer was drawing up a contract and making the complicated arrangements for her surrogate to begin taking medications in preparation for the embryo transfer, Iacuzzo researched escrow companies online. —Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024

So, is spotting a positive sign after embryo transfer? —Rachel Gurevich, Parents, 30 July 2024

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