zygote intrafallopian transfer

n. Abbr. ZIFT

A technique of assisted reproduction in which eggs fertilized in vitro are inserted directly into a woman's fallopian tubes.

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References in periodicals archive

(1986) Pregnancy after trans laparoscopic zygote intrafallopian transfer in a patient with sperm antibodies.

In vitro fertilization in Japan--early days of in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer and future prospects for assisted reproductive technology

Procedures include in vitro fertilization, gamete intrafallopian transfer, zygote intrafallopian transfer, embryo cryopreservation, and surrogate birth.

Assisted reproductive technology and trends in low birthweight--Massachusetts, 1997-2004

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