Glossary

Vasectomy

The accidental or elective surgical separation of the vasa deferential a procedure used for birth control.

Zona Pellucida

The protective surface layer of the egg.

Zygote

A fertilized egg that has not yet divided.

Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer (ZIFT)

In vitro fertilization that involves creating a zygote outside the body and then placing it into the fallopian tube.

“I didn't really try this during my pregnancy but ordered it afterwards after someone in my Mommy and…”

~R. Johnson