Artificial ovary
Artificial Ovary
Artificial ovary (pronunciation: /ɑːr.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ˈəʊ.vər.i/) is a scientific development in the field of reproductive medicine and biotechnology. The concept of an artificial ovary involves the creation of a bioprosthetic ovary using 3D printing technology and ovarian tissue, which can produce oocytes or eggs for reproduction.
Etymology
The term "artificial ovary" is derived from the English words "artificial" meaning made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally and "ovary" referring to the female reproductive organ in which ova or eggs are produced.
Function
The primary function of an artificial ovary is to enable egg production and hormone regulation in women who cannot naturally produce eggs or have had their ovaries removed due to medical conditions such as cancer or Premature Ovarian Failure (POF).
Development
The development of artificial ovaries involves the use of 3D printing technology to create a scaffold, which is then seeded with ovarian tissue. This tissue can be obtained from the patient herself or from a donor. The scaffold provides a supportive environment for the ovarian tissue to grow and develop, eventually leading to the production of ova or eggs.
Related Terms
- 3D Printing: A process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file.
- Oocytes: Also known as egg cells, are the cells in the body that participate in ovulation and fertilization.
- Reproductive Medicine: A branch of medicine that deals with prevention, diagnosis and management of reproductive problems.
- Biotechnology: A broad area of biology involving living systems and organisms to develop or make products.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Artificial ovary
- Wikipedia's article - Artificial ovary
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