Assisted Reproductive Technology Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
Andrologist
Medical specialist focused on male reproductive health, fertility, and hormonal disorders affecting men.
Varicocele
Enlarged veins within the scrotum that can affect sperm production and quality, potentially contributing to male inferti...
Vitrification
An ultra-rapid freezing technique used to preserve eggs, sperm, and embryos without ice crystal formation.
Zona Pellucida
The glycoprotein shell surrounding a mammalian oocyte that sperm must penetrate for fertilization.
Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer
An assisted reproductive technique where fertilized eggs (zygotes) are transferred to the fallopian tubes rather than th...