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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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ICSI, which is available on the NHS, is like a more refined IVF procedure, in that a single sperm is picked up and injected into an egg.

From The Guardian Aug. 12, 2018

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 2013, 37,566 embryos were transferred in the UK using ICSI, just over half of all IVF treatments.

From BBC Oct. 5, 2016

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

From Reuters Nov. 21, 2011

Cryopreserved eggs must be inseminated using ICSI, which costs around $1,200 a session.

From Nature Aug. 24, 2011

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