embryo transfer

American  

noun

1. the transfer of a developing embryo to or from the uterus of a surrogate mother.

---

embryo transfer Scientific  

1. The transfer into a recipient's uterus of an egg that has been fertilized in vitro and is at the blastula stage of development.

---

Etymology

Origin of embryo transfer

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

He said "a huge team of people" had been involved in the process - from the transplant operation to the embryo transfer and the delivery itself.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

After a contract is signed with a surrogate, the parents typically hand over enough cash to cover the costs of the embryo transfer, pregnancy and delivery, and other expenses to an escrow agent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

At nine days post-ovulation—six days after her embryo transfer from her second egg retrieval—she took a test.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2025

Medical patients who face infertility because of treatment are insured under that law, but that coverage stops short of including fertilization and embryo transfer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2024

Last year, Greenwood became pregnant with her little girl through an embryo transfer and is now in her third trimester.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024