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testicular sperm extraction

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extraction /ex·trac·tion/ (eks-trak´shun)
1. the process or act of pulling or drawing out.
2. the preparation of an extract.

breech extraction  extraction of an infant from the uterus in breech presentation.
flap extraction  extraction of a cataract by an incision which makes a flap of cornea.
serial extraction  the selective extraction of deciduous teeth during an extended period of time to allow autonomous adjustment.
testicular sperm extraction  (TESE) for men with obstructive azoospermia, extraction of spermatozoa directly from the testis through the skin.

testicular sperm extraction (TESE),
for men with obstructive azoospermia, extraction of spermatozoa directly from the testis through the skin.


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This could include testicular sperm aspiration, testicular sperm extraction, or other sites of sperm extraction including the epididymis or vas deferens.
And because these patients are can-didates for testicular sperm extraction and ICSI, transmission of these gene defects to their offspring is also possible," she explained.
 
 
 
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