Fertilization

Fertilization

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Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell penetrates the egg, usually in one of the fallopian tubes.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerKirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last RevisedJuly 23, 2012
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: July 23, 2012
Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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