What does "in vitro fertilization" mean?

The fertilization of an ovum by sperm outside of a woman's body; normally used as a treatment for infertility.

What is a synonym for "in vitro fertilization"?

Common synonyms include: fertilization, ivf.

In vitro fertilization

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Noun

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The fertilization of an ovum by sperm outside of a woman's body; normally used as a treatment for infertility. countable, uncountable
"In recent years, scientists have moved beyond in vitro fertilization. They are starting to assemble stem cells that can organize themselves into embryolike structures."

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fertilization ivf

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"In recent years, scientists have moved beyond in vitro fertilization. They are starting to assemble stem cells that can organize themselves into embryolike structures."

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