embryo transfer

American  

noun

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

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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.

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Etymology

Origin of embryo transfer

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

In 2023, the most recent year data is available, nearly 11,000 surrogates underwent an embryo transfer, a figure that has more than doubled since 2014, according to data that represents around 95% of IVF procedures collected by an industry group.

From The Wall Street Journal

On the agency’s instructions, according to court records, the surrogate canceled her Medicaid and began to prepare for the embryo transfer.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

An embryo transfer to Rexroat ended in a miscarriage last month, at a cost of about $13,000.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times