fertilization
51cross-fertilization — noun 1. fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from different individual of the same species • Syn: ↑cross fertilisation • Ant: ↑self fertilization • Derivationally related forms: ↑cross fertilise (for: ↑ …
52double fertilization — noun : fertilization that is characteristic of most seed plants and that involves a fusion between the egg nucleus and a sperm nucleus, which results in the production of the embryo, and a fusion between the second sperm nucleus and the two… …
53external fertilization — external fertilization, the fertilization of an egg, especially a human ovum, outside the body, usually by the introduction of sperm into an egg cell surgically removed from an ovary: »The so called test tube babies were of course not monsters… …
54cross-fertilization — cross fertilisation cross fertilisation, cross fertilization cross fertilization . 1. fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from different individuals of the same species. [WordNet 1.5] …
55Close fertilization — Close Close (kl[=o]s), a. [Compar. {Closer} (kl[=o] s[ e]r); superl. {Closest}.] [Of. & F. clos, p. p. of clore. See {Close}, v. t.] 1. Shut fast; closed; tight; as, a close box. [1913 Webster] From a close bower this dainty music flowed. Dryden …
56Illegitimate fertilization — Illegitimate Il le*git i*mate, a. 1. Not according to law; not regular or authorized; unlawful; improper. [1913 Webster] 2. Unlawfully begotten; born out of wedlock; bastard; as, an illegitimate child. [1913 Webster] 3. Not legitimately deduced… …
57Self-fertilization — Self fer ti*li*za tion, n. (Bot.) The fertilization of a flower by pollen from the same flower and without outer aid; autogamy. [1913 Webster] …
58in vitro fertilization — noun Date: 1969 fertilization of an egg in a laboratory dish or test tube; specifically fertilization by mixing sperm with eggs surgically removed from an ovary followed by uterine implantation of one or more of the resulting fertilized eggs… …
59Human Fertilization and Embryology Act 1990 — an Act of Parliament that makes provisions for human embryos and children produced as a result of artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, or any other method of assisted conception. The increasing use of such methods means that it is no… …
60Human Fertilization and Embryology Act 1990 — an Act of Parliament that makes provisions for human embryos and children produced as a result of artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, or any other method of assisted conception. The increasing use of such methods means that it is no… …
