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oocyte(medicine)
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oocyte donation (medicine) and washer(2) (iou)


oocyte donation (medicine)


oocyte donation
<gynaecology> Transfer of egg cell from donor to host mother. Oocytes are captured by laparoscopy, fertilised in vitro, and transferred to the recipient.

Used for women with premature ovarian failure or severe genetic disorders, women who respond poorly to human menopausal gonadotropin, and women older than 40 years who do not conceive with use of Other therapies.


washer(2) (iou)



washer noun2 & verb. ME.
[Origin unkn.]
A. noun.
A perforated annular disc or flattened ring of metal, leather, etc., placed between two rotating surfaces to relieve friction and prevent lateral movement. ME.
A perforated metal disc or plate placed under a nut, head of a bolt, etc., to spread the load when tightened. E19.
An annular disc of leather, rubber, plastic or Other compressible material placed between pipes, beneath the plunger of a tap, etc., to provide a seal. M19.
b. verb trans. Provide with a washer. M19.