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Sperm Injections, Intracytoplasmic  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An assisted fertilization technique consisting of the microinjection of a single viable sperm into an extracted ovum. It is used principally to overcome low sperm count, low sperm motility, inability of sperm to penetrate the egg, or other conditions related to male infertility (INFERTILITY, MALE).

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • ICSI
  • Injections, Sperm, Intracytoplasmic
  • Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injections

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-HXSKT01R-K

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