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gamete intrafallopian transfer

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gamete intrafallopian transfer  
n.   Abbr. GIFT
A technique of assisted reproduction in which eggs and sperm are inserted directly into a woman's fallopian tubes, where fertilization may occur.
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Main Entry: gamete in·tra·fal·lo·pi·an transfer
Pronunciation: -"in-tr&-f&-'lO-pE-&n-
Function: noun
: amethod of assisting reproduction in cases of infertility in which eggs are obtained from an ovary, mixed with sperm, and inserted into a fallopian tube by a laparoscope —abbreviation GIFTcalled also gamete intrafallopian tube transfer —compare ZYGOTE INTRAFALLOPIAN TRANSFER
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gamete intrafallopian transfer  
A technique of assisted reproduction in which eggs and sperm are inserted directly into a woman's fallopian tubes, where fertilization may occur.
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