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conception /con·cep·tion/ (kon-sep´shun) 1. an imprecise term denoting the formation of a viable zygote.concep´tive 2. concept.
Conception The union of egg and sperm to form a fetus. Mentioned in: Antibiotics, Topical, Antirheumatic Drugs conception [kənsep′shən] Etymology: L, concipere, to take together 1 the beginning of pregnancy, usually taken to be the instant that a spermatozoon enters an ovum and forms a viable zygote. 2 the act or process of fertilization. 3 the act or process of creating an idea or notion. 4 the idea or notion created; a general impression resulting from the interpretation of a symbol or set of symbols. conception the onset of pregnancy, marked by implantation of the blastocyst; the formation of a viable zygote. See also reproduction. 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. conception Reproduction biology The onset of pregnancy, marked by implantation of a blastocyst in the endometrium, and formation of a viable zygote Patient discussion about conception rate. Q. What does the concept of fitness stands for? A. Dagmar said it well. Read more or ask a question about conception rateHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Cows that lose more than one body condition score (BCS) after calving have lower conception rates and delayed conception compared to cows that lose less than one half of a BCS. studying day-specific conception rates, each subject being her own control) but raises serious problems with external validity. The most recent figures show that between 1998 and 1999 the teenage conception rate fell from 64. |
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