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capacitation [kə‚pas·ə′tā·shən] (physiology) The process of physiological change occurring in mammalian spermatozoa during passage through the female reproductive tract that enables them to penetrate the egg membrane. How 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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ROS are needed for capacitation and the acrosome reaction, the biochemical/physiologic steps required for normal fertilization. If after appropriate testing, there is no evidence that conception has occurred already, she may be treated with medications that would prevent ovulation, sperm capacitation, or fertilization. The directive states, "If, after appropriate testing, there is no evidence that conception has occurred already, she may be treated with medications that would prevent ovulation, sperm capacitation or fertilization. |
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