The process that results in fertilization of an ovum in a laboratory dish is called

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In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the process of fertilizing an ovum in a laboratory dish outside of the body, and is used to assist with conception in couples who have difficulty conceiving naturally. Artificial (intrauterine) insemination involves placing sperm directly into the uterus, and laparoscopic fertilization involves surgically implanting a fertilized egg directly into the fallopian tube. A gestational carrier is a surrogate mother who carries a fertilized egg to term for another couple or individual.

The Process That Results in Fertilization of an Ovum in a Laboratory