Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Oocyte Donation

Transfer of preovulatory oocytes from donor to a suitable host. Oocytes are collected, fertilized in vitro, and transferred to a host that can be human or animal.

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Abstract

Transfer of preovulatory oocytes from donor to a suitable host. Oocytes are collected, fertilized in vitro, and transferred to a host that can be human or animal.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Donation, Oocyte
  • Donations, Oocyte
  • Oocyte Donations
  • Ovum Donation
  • Donation, Ovum
  • Donations, Ovum
  • Ovum Donations

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

  • Oocytes (1980-1994)
  • Tissue Donors (1983-1994)

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  1. E02w.875.800w.968w
  2. E05.820.800w.968w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Oocyte Donation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018587. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018587
  2. Oocyte Donation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egg_donation
  3. Oocyte Donation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1115376