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test-tube baby
a baby conceived by fertilization that occurs outside the mother's body; the woman's ova are removed and mixed with sperm in a culture medium - if fertilization occurs the blastocyte is implanted in the woman's uterus
test-tube baby
baby conceived as a result of fertilization of an egg by sperm outside of the body of the mother (i.e. in a laboratory dish)
test-tube baby
A test-tube baby is a baby that develops from an egg which has been removed from the mother's body, fertilized, and then replaced in her womb in order that it can continue developing. A baby developed from an egg that was fertilized outside the body and then implanted in the uterus of the biological or surrogate mother. a baby that develops from an egg removed from a woman's body, that is then put back inside the woman to continue developing
test tube
a glass tube, rounded at one end and open at the other; used for small-scale laboratory tests
test tube
conceived or developed in vitro by artificial insemination
test tube
produced in a test tube
test tube babies
plural form of test tube baby
test tube baby
a baby who was conceived by in vitro fertilisation and then implanted in the uterus of the mother
test tube
glass tube closed at one end
test tube
glass tube, tall and narrow instrument for mixing materials, laboratory tool
test tube
A test tube is a small tube-shaped container made from glass. Test tubes are used in laboratories. A clear, cylindrical glass tube usually open at one end and rounded at the other, used in laboratory experimentation. a small glass container that is shaped like a tube and is used in chemistry laboratory
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