Biology GCSE
In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
What In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
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A treatment in which a woman is given FSH and LH to stimulate the maturation of several eggs, which are collected and fertilised by sperm in a laboratory.
Topics that use In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
Related terms
- Collection of eggs
- embryo
- Fertility drug
- FSH and LH as pituitary hormones
- Gamete collection and laboratory techniques
- IVF treatment sequence
- Maturation of several eggs
- Natural fertilisation versus assisted reproduction
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