In vitro fertilization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005745",
  "term": "In vitro fertilization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A medical procedure in which an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body, in a laboratory setting. The resulting embryo is then transferred into the uterus of the female to establish a pregnancy. This technique is a common treatment for infertility and involves several stages, including ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, fertilization, and embryo transfer.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "fertilization",
    "infertility"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 770 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/in-vitro-fertilization/"
}