embryo transfer

noun

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

embryo transfer

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of embryo transfer¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

She underwent an embryo transfer at Western Fertility Institute in Encino last year.

From Los Angeles Times

She has had appointments with a doctor in the Republic of Ireland and travelled to Manchester for the embryo transfer.

From BBC

With more than 20 years' experience as a prize-winning breeder, Mr Thornley says typically he would expect to lose just 2-3% of pregnancies after embryo transfer.

From BBC

For that story, I spoke to health psychologist Alice Domar, who referenced a study she led years ago that found that patients’ expectations of a successful embryo transfer were twice as high as their actual chances.

From Slate

It is proposing bereavement leave should be extended to include those who experienced ectopic pregnancy - when a baby grows outside of the womb, molar pregnancy - when an egg is not fertilised correctly, IVF embryo transfer loss and terminations for medical reasons.

From BBC