test-tube baby (n)

n10704238

type n
lex_filenum 18
def a baby conceived by fertilization that occurs outside the mother's body
def 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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Hypernym baby, babe, infant
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Hyponym baby, babe, infant

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