superovulation

superovulation
Ovulation of a greater than normal number of ova; usually the result of the administration of exogenous gonadotropins.

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su·per·ovu·la·tion -.äv-yə-'lā-shən n ovulation marked by the production of more than the normal number of mature eggs at one time <infertility treatment including the use of gonadotropins to induce \superovulation>

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n.
1. controlled hyperstimulation of the ovary to produce more follicles with oocytes. Usually induced by gonadotrophin preparations, it is performed in in vitro fertilization and other procedures of assisted conception in order to improve the pregnancy rates.
2. uncontrolled hyperstimulation of the ovary (ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome), an abnormal response of the ovaries leading to multiple follicle production. It may be associated with abdominal pain, ascites, oliguria, or even renal failure. Thromboembolism is the most dangerous complication.

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su·per·ov·u·la·tion (soo″pər-ov″u-laґshən) extraordinary acceleration of ovulation, producing a greater than normal number of oocytes, usually as a result of administration of exogenous gonadotropins.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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