Center for Human Reproduction

The Center for Human Reproduction (CHR) is a specialized medical facility that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of infertility and related reproductive health issues.

Pronunciation

Center for Human Reproduction: /ˈsɛntər fɔːr ˈhjuːmən ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

Etymology

The term "Center for Human Reproduction" is derived from the English language. "Center" refers to a place where a particular activity is concentrated. "Human" refers to a member of the Homo sapiens species, and "Reproduction" refers to the biological process by which new individuals of the same species are produced, either by a single parent (asexual reproduction) or by two parents (sexual reproduction).

Related Terms

Infertility: The inability to conceive a child after a year of regular unprotected intercourse.
Reproductive Health: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system.
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF): A complex series of procedures used to help with fertility or prevent genetic problems and assist with the conception of a child.
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART): Any treatment or procedure that includes the handling of eggs and sperm to help a woman become pregnant.
Egg Donation: The process by which a woman donates eggs for purposes of assisted reproduction or biomedical research.
Sperm Donation: The provision (or "donation") by a man (known as a sperm donor) of his sperm (known as donor sperm), principally for the purpose of inseminating a woman who is not his sexual partner.

External links

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