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• Internal fertilization
  == Internal Fertilization == ...female during copulation, leading to the fertilization of the ovum inside the female body.
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• Conception
  ...gy, the beginning of a pregnancy, characterized by the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm  ...tilization of an ovum by a sperm {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Prenatal development
  ...: /ˈfiːtəs/) develops during [[Pregnancy|pregnancy]], from [[Fertilization|fertilization]] until [[Birth|birth]]. The term "prenatal" comes from the Latin "prae-" meaning "before" and "natus" meaning "birth".
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• Blastoderm
  ...o describe the layer of cells formed at one pole of the [[ovum]] following fertilization. The term 'Blastoderm' is derived from the Greek words 'blastos' meaning 'sprout' and 'derma' meaning 'skin'.
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• Egg
  ...h point the animal hatches. An egg results from fertilization of an [[Ovum|ovum]]. ...e found in birds, reptiles, amphibians, and many other animals, as well as the food product derived from poultry.
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• Egg (biology)
  ...ut can also refer specifically to a female's gamete in animals and plants. The egg's structure and development vary through different species. The term "egg" comes from the Old Norse word "egg", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic "*ajja(m)".
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• Fetus
  ...9 weeks after the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm and ends at the time of parturition  ...ends at the time of parturition {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Immature ovum
  == Immature Ovum == ...n an early stage of development. The term is derived from the Latin words 'ovum' meaning egg, and 'immaturus' meaning not mature or ripe.
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• Blighted ovum
  '''Blighted Ovum''' ...embryo does not develop. Cells develop to form the pregnancy sac, but not the embryo itself.
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• Spermatozoa
  ...tozoa''' (pronounced: sper-muh-toh-zoh-uh), also known as '''sperm''', are the male reproductive cells. The term "spermatozoa" is derived from the Greek words "sperma" meaning "seed" and "zoa" meaning "animals".
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• Multiple gestation
  ...atin word "gestare" which means "to carry", and the prefix "multiple" from the Latin "multiplex" meaning "having many parts". ...f a single fertilized ovum into two or more embryos. The most common types of multiple gestation are [[twins]], [[triplets]], [[quadruplets]], and so on.
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• In Vitro Fertilization
  ...shən'') is a medical procedure where an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body, in a laboratory dish, and then implanted in a woman's uterus. ...ilization", referring to the fusion of gametes to initiate the development of a new individual organism.
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• Egg cell
  ...e is not capable of movement (non-motile). If the female gamete is capable of movement, it is often referred to as an [[oocyte]]. * Ovum: /ˈoʊvəm/
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• Embryogeny
  ...elopment of an [[embryo]] from the [[fertilization]] of the [[ovum]] until the fetus stage. The term "Embryogeny" is derived from the Greek words "embryo" (ἔμβρυον), meaning "young one", and "genesis"
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• Polar body
  ...omitantly as an egg cell during [[oogenesis]], but generally does not have the ability to be fertilized. ...y. The term "polar" refers to the position of these bodies at the poles of the egg cell during [[meiosis]], and "body" refers to their cellular structure.
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• Sperm cell
  ...reproductive cell that is produced in the [[testicles]] and is released by the male during [[ejaculation]]. ...ed from the Greek word "sperma" meaning "seed". The term "cell" comes from the Latin "cella", meaning "small room".
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• Embryogenesis
  ...[embryo]] forms and develops. It starts with the [[fertilization]] of an [[ovum]], which then becomes a [[zygote]] and undergoes rapid cell division to for The term "Embryogenesis" is derived from the Greek words "embryo" meaning "young one" and "genesis" meaning "origin".
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• Oviduct
  ...t), also known as the '''Fallopian tube''' in humans, is a crucial part of the female reproductive system in many animals, including mammals and birds. The term "Oviduct" is derived from the Latin words "ovum" meaning egg, and "ductus" meaning leading, conducting, or channel.
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• Oogenesis
  ...ation of an ovum or egg cell in female organisms. The term is derived from the Greek words "oion" meaning egg and "genesis" meaning origin or creation. ...eation. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the process of egg cell formation in female organisms.
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• Transvaginal oocyte retrieval
  ...fertilization]] (IVF) to extract [[oocytes]] (or eggs) from the [[ovary]] of a woman. ...on" meaning "egg", and "kytos" meaning "cell". "Retrieval" is derived from the Old French word "retriever" meaning "to find again".
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