Canadian Medical Guide > Biological Sciences > Reproductive and Urinary Physiology > Reproduction > Fertilization Terms and Definitions
Fertilization
Medical Definition: | The fusion of a spermatozoon (SPERMATOZOA) with an OVUM thus resulting in the formation of a ZYGOTE. |
Guide Notes: | physiol fertilization only: FERTILIZATION IN VITRO (Cat E2 and E5) is also available |
Also Called: | Conception,Fertilization, Delayed,Fertilization, Polyspermic |
Sperm Capacitation - The process by which a spermatozoon becomes capable of fertilizing an ovum after it reaches the ampullary portion of the uterine tube. | |
Sperm-Ovum Interactions - Interactive processes between the ovum and the spermatozoon. |
Fertilization Medical Definitions and Terms
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