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

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embryo transfer

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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2025

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

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 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

Meghan Cole, 31, who had a Feb. 23 appointment for an embryo transfer to their surrogate, was told 36 hours before the procedure that the appointment would be canceled.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 8, 2024