De embryoloog IVF



Example: De embryoloog IVF controleert de embryo's zorgvuldig voor implantatie.

Definition


"De embryoloog IVF" refers to a medical professional specialized in embryology who works specifically with in vitro fertilization (IVF). This specialist carefully monitors and analyzes embryos created through IVF to ensure their quality before implantation in the uterus.

Etymology


The term "de embryoloog IVF" combines 'embryoloog,' derived from the Greek 'embryon' meaning 'young one' or 'embryo,' and '-loog' meaning 'specialist' or 'study of,' with the acronym 'IVF' standing for 'in vitro fertilization,' a Latin phrase meaning 'in glass,' referring to the laboratory process. Did you know? The concept of IVF revolutionized reproductive medicine since its development in the late 20th century, making the role of 'de embryoloog IVF' crucial in assisted reproduction.

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"De embryoloog IVF" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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