in vitro fertilization

noun

1. a specialized technique by which an ovum, especially a human one, is fertilized by sperm outside the body, with the resulting embryo later implanted in the uterus for gestation.

in vitro fertilization

noun

1. IVF. a technique enabling some women who are unable to conceive to bear children. Egg cells removed from a woman's ovary are fertilized by sperm in vitro; some of the resulting fertilized egg cells are incubated until the blastocyst stage, which are then implanted into her uterus

in vitro fertilization

1. Fertilization of an egg outside the body of a female by the addition of sperm, as a means of producing a zygote.

Word History and Origins

Origin of in vitro fertilization¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Yet in January, she tried again, five years after her first attempt at in vitro fertilization.

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While the business stated that its votes would uphold church teaching on abortion, it made no reference to other issues involving human life, such as euthanasia, in vitro fertilization, embryonic stem-cell use, or human cloning.

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The stand-up comic and actor had two comedy specials in recent years, including, “Son I Never Had” on Netflix, where she talked about her journey with in vitro fertilization, or IVF, and “Breadwinner” on Hulu.

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She also believes abortion is murder and in vitro fertilization, surrogate parenthood and hormonal birth control are wrong, including in marriage.

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While the government is shut down, Republicans are debating another budget issue: whether a military appropriations bill should include coverage for in vitro fertilization for military personnel.

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