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

Example Sentences

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

An embryo transfer to Rexroat ended in a miscarriage last month, at a cost of about $13,000.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

With more than 20 years' experience as a prize-winning breeder, Mr Thornley says typically he would expect to lose just 2-3% of pregnancies after embryo transfer.

From BBC