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ICSI

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abbreviation

  1. intracytoplasmic sperm injection: a method of in vitro fertilization in which a spermatozoon is injected into an ovum for implantation within the womb

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CRISPR–Cas9 was co-injected with sperm into MII oocytes during ICSI.

From Nature Aug. 1, 2017

In ICSI, sperm from the father is injected directly into the mother's egg in the laboratory, and then the fertilized egg is placed in her womb.

From US News Oct. 7, 2016

In ICSI, a single, good quality sperm is selected and injected directly into an egg.

From BBC Oct. 5, 2016

I was told that three out of five eggs had survived the thaw and they had been injected with sperm selected under digital hi-magnification by a scientist, a procedure called intracytoplasmic sperm injection or ICSI.

From The Guardian May 6, 2016

"I think this is really interesting data that lifestyle factors for the men, even when you're doing ICSI, are significant," Westphal said.

From Reuters Nov. 18, 2011

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