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Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer
Tree Number(s)
E02.875.800.992
E05.820.800.992
Unique ID
D017388
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D017388
Scope Note
A technique in assisted reproduction (REPRODUCTIVE TECHNIQUES, ASSISTED) consisting of hormonal stimulation of the ovaries, follicular aspiration of preovulatory oocytes, in-vitro fertilization, and intrafallopian transfer of zygotes at the pronuclear stage (before cleavage).
Entry Term(s)
PROST
Pronuclear Stage Transfer
Pronuclear Stage Tubal Transfer
ZIFT
Previous Indexing
Embryo Transfer (1988-1992)
Fertilization in Vitro (1988-1992)
Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer (1988-1992)
Zygote (1988-1992)
Public MeSH Note
93
History Note
93
Date Introduced
1993/01/01
Last Updated
2001/07/25
Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer Preferred
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