Conception

conception /con·cep·tion/ (kon-sep´shun)

1. an imprecise term denoting the formation of a viable zygote.concep´tive

2. concept.

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con·cep·tion (kn-spshn)

n.

1. The act of forming a general idea or notion.

2. The formation of a viable zygote by the union of a spermatozoon and an ovum; fertilization.

3. See concept.

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Conception

The union of egg and sperm to form a fetus.

Mentioned in: Antibiotics, Topical, Antirheumatic Drugs

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conception

the onset of pregnancy, marked by implantation of the blastocyst; the formation of a viable zygote. See also reproduction.

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conception efficiency

see conception rate (below).

conception failure

when conception begins but fails soon afterwards. One of the most common causes of reproductive wastage in dairy cows.

conception prevention

prevention of the establishment of pregnancy by the use of teaser males in commercial herds or flocks, or progestagen implants in the control of female wild animals.

conception rate

percentage of matings that result in conception.

conception Vessel

in acupuncture one of the two major extra meridians, besides the 12 regular meridians.