Glossary

Zona Pellucida

The protective surface layer of the egg.

Zygote

A fertilized egg that has not yet divided.

Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer (ZIFT)

In vitro fertilization that involves creating a zygote outside the body and then placing it into the fallopian tube.

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