Meaning of test-tube baby in English

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  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    test-tube baby

    Definitions

    1. a baby conceived by fertilization that occurs outside the mother's body

    Examples

    • « the woman's ova are removed and mixed with sperm in a culture medium - if fertilization occurs the blastocyte is implanted in the woman's uterus »

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