fertilized
adjective
fer·til·ized
ˈfər-tə-ˌlīzd 
: having undergone fertilization
a fertilized egg
: subjected to fertilization
fertilized fields
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Neither method terminates a pregnancy, which by definition begins when a fertilized egg implants in the uterus.
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Carol S. Weisman, The Conversation, 23 June 2025
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterus.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 23 June 2025
The luteal phase of the menstrual cycle is often the most challenging phase, especially if there isn't a fertilized egg.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 June 2025
Ectopic pregnancies are a dangerous complication that occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterus, in this case, in her fallopian tube.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 6 June 2025
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Carol S. Weisman, The Conversation, 23 June 2025
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterus.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 23 June 2025
The luteal phase of the menstrual cycle is often the most challenging phase, especially if there isn't a fertilized egg.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 June 2025
Ectopic pregnancies are a dangerous complication that occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterus, in this case, in her fallopian tube.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 6 June 2025
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“Fertilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertilized. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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