Elizabeth Jordan Carr
Elizabeth Jordan Carr (pronounced: e-liz-a-beth jor-dan car) is a notable figure in the field of medicine and reproductive health. She was the first baby in the United States to be conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF), a significant milestone in medical history.
Pronunciation
- Elizabeth: /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/
- Jordan: /ˈdʒɔːrdən/
- Carr: /kɑːr/
Etymology
The name Elizabeth is of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my oath". Jordan is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "to flow down". The surname Carr is of Irish origin, meaning "spear".
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
In vitro fertilization (pronounced: in vee-troh fer-til-iz-ay-shun) is a complex series of procedures used to help with fertility or prevent genetic problems and assist with the conception of a child. IVF is the most effective form of assisted reproductive technology. The procedure can be done using your own eggs and your partner's sperm. Or IVF may involve eggs, sperm or embryos from a known or anonymous donor.
Related Terms
- Assisted reproductive technology: A term that describes several different methods used to help infertile couples. IVF is the most common and most effective type of ART.
- Embryo: An early stage in the development of a multicellular organism. In the context of human reproduction, an embryo is the developing entity from the fourth day after fertilization to the end of the eighth week.
- Fertility: The natural capability to produce offspring. As a measure, fertility rate is the number of offspring born per mating pair, individual or population.
See Also
- Louise Brown: The first person to have been born after conception by IVF, which took place in England.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Elizabeth Jordan Carr
- Wikipedia's article - Elizabeth Jordan Carr
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