| IVIG |
is a sterile protein preparation derived from human blood. Every effort is made to ensure it is free of bacterial and viral contamination. IVIg helps to offset or counter the anti-implantation effects associated with reproductive immunologic deficiencies. It is a potent suppressor of activated (toxic) natural killer cells. It contains anti-idiotype antibodies that combat the effects of harmful antibodies, thereby protecting the embryo/fetus from rejection. ...
Ãâó: www.haveababy.com/learn/glossary.asp
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| IVF |
Fertilization of an egg cell by sperm cells performed "in glass", ie in a laboratory procedure. A pre-embryo is formed as the result of this process. This process is often used to achieve pregnancy if the mother's fallopian tubes are damaged or missing. Source : PhRMA Genomics
Ãâó: www.genomecanada.ca/GCglossaire/glossaire/index.as...
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| IVP |
a series of x-rays of the kidney, ureters, and bladder with the injection of a contrast dye into the vein - to detect tumors, abnormalities, kidney stones, or any obstructions, and to assess renal blood flow.
Ãâó: www.uchicagokidshospital.org/online-library/conten...
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| IV |
within, or administered into, a vein.
Ãâó: www.lymphomainfo.net/lymphoma/glossary.html
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| IVF |
a method of assisted reproduction that involves removing eggs from a woman
Ãâó: uuhsc.utah.edu/andrology/education_5.html
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