Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Sperm Retrieval

Procedures to obtain viable sperm from the male reproductive tract, including the TESTES, the EPIDIDYMIS, or the VAS DEFERENS.

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Abstract

Procedures to obtain viable sperm from the male reproductive tract, including the TESTES, the EPIDIDYMIS, or the VAS DEFERENS.

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14 entry terms
  • Sperm Aspiration
  • Sperm Retrievals
  • Epididymal Sperm Aspiration
  • Epididymal Sperm Retrieval
  • Testicular Sperm Aspiration
  • Testicular Sperm Retrieval
  • Vasal Sperm Aspiration
  • Vasal Sperm Retrieval
  • Sperm Aspiration, Epididymal
  • Sperm Aspiration, Testicular
  • Sperm Aspiration, Vasal
  • Sperm Retrieval, Epididymal
  • Sperm Retrieval, Testicular
  • Sperm Retrieval, Vasal

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14 allowable subheadings

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

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History Note

2007

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Previous Indexing

  • Spermatozoa (1988-2006)
  • Tissue and Organ Harvesting (2004-2006)

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  1. E02w.875.800w.988w
  2. E04w.936w.537w.750w
  3. E05.820.800w.988w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sperm Retrieval. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D053625. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D053625
  2. Sperm Retrieval. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semen_collection
  3. Sperm Retrieval. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7449214