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conception Biology the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm in the Fallopian tube followed by implantation in the womb conception [kən′sep·shən] (biology) Fertilization of an ovum by the sperm resulting in the formation of a viable zygote. (psychology) The mental process of forming ideas, especially abstract ideas. 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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| We propose that for a mated woman, preferentially concentrating sexual activity within the fertile phase of her cycle would improve the probability that a pregnancy would be timed to coincide with investment, regardless of whether she is pursuing and in-pair or an extra-pair conceptive strategy. Differences in hormone characteristics of conceptive versus nonconceptive menstrual cycles. It is also to be feared that the man, growing used to the employment of anti- conceptive practices, may finally lose respect for the woman and, no longer caring for her physical and psychological equilibrium, may come to the point of considering her as a mere instrument of selfish enjoyment, and no longer as his respected and beloved companion (Hv, #17). |
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