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

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