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

The couple previously went through a journey with infertility, including an unsuccessful pregnancy attempt via embryo transfer and a miscarriage. —Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026

In my case, treatment looks like temporarily suppressing the adenomyosis with Lupron injections before attempting another embryo transfer to create the best possible environment for implantation. —L'oreal Thompson Payton, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026

Following the transplant, the couple underwent IVF treatment and an embryo transfer to achieve the pregnancy. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026

Elliott was relieved when Guojun showed up for the embryo transfer. —Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for embryo transfer

• entrepreneur
• restaurateur
• amateur
• connoisseur
• kieselguhr
• monseigneur
• procureur
• retransfer
• saboteur
• silencer
• voyageur
• birr

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