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Research, Technology, Methods > therapeutics > surgery > surgical transplantation > embryo transfer
Research, Technology, Methods > breeding > assisted reproductive technologies > embryo transfer
Fields of Study > physiology > reproduction > sexual reproduction > breeding > assisted reproductive technologies > embryo transfer
Preferred Term:

embryo transfer

Definition:
The transfer of mammalian embryos from an in vivo or in vitro environment to a suitable host to improve pregnancy or gestational outcome in human or animal.
Concept Schemes:
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NALT Full
Broader Concept:
assisted reproductive technologies, surgical transplantation
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • embryo transplantation
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9027
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