Morphokinetics IVF
Morphokinetics IVF
Morphokinetics IVF (pronunciation: mor-pho-ki-net-ics I-V-F) is a term used in the field of Reproductive Medicine to describe the use of time-lapse technology in the process of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF).
Etymology
The term "Morphokinetics" is derived from two Greek words: "morpho", meaning shape, and "kinetics", meaning movement. In the context of IVF, it refers to the study of the development and movement of embryos in the lab.
Definition
Morphokinetics IVF is a technique that uses time-lapse imaging to monitor the development of embryos in the lab during the IVF process. This technology allows embryologists to observe the embryos' growth and development without disturbing their environment, which can potentially improve the success rate of IVF treatments.
Related Terms
- Embryo: An organism in its early stages of development, especially before it has reached a distinctively recognizable form.
- Embryologist: A scientist who studies the formation, early growth, and development of living organisms.
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): A process of fertilization where an egg is combined with sperm outside the body, in vitro ("in glass").
- Time-lapse Imaging: A technique that records slow changes in material and then speeds up their apparent motion when played as a sequence.
- Reproductive Medicine: A branch of medicine that deals with prevention, diagnosis, and management of reproductive problems.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Morphokinetics IVF
- Wikipedia's article - Morphokinetics IVF
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