Meaning conception
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1. The union of the sperm and the ovum. Synonymous with fertilization.
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In biology, the beginning of pregnancy, marked by fertilization of an egg by a sperm.
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Fertilization of the ovum (egg).
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1[uncountable] the process of forming an idea or a plan The plan was brilliant in its conception but failed because of lack of money.2[countable, uncountable] conception (of something) conception (tha [..]
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early 14c., "act of conceiving," from Old French concepcion (Modern French conception) "conception, grasp, comprehension," from Latin conceptionem (nominative conceptio) "a co [..]
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The moment when the pre-embryo attaches to the lining of the uterus and pregnancy begins. Also used to describe the fertilization of the egg.
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The successful formation of a fertilised cell (zygote) by the union of the female ovum and the male sperm.
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concept: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon creation: the event that occurred at the begin [..]
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banem
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conception (pop)
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Conception is the fusion of two gametes: one male cell (sperm) and one female cell (egg). These gametes fuse to create an embryo as a result of mating in organisms that procreate sexually. Each gamete [..]
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fertilization or union of oocyte and spermatozoon.
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Conception is the initial step in invention. It signifies the formulation of the idea which is the basis of the patent application.
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(n) an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances(n) the act of becoming pregnant; fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon(n) the event that occurred at the beginning of s [..]
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The start of pregnancy, when an egg is fertilized by a sperm.
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When an egg is fertilised by sperm and then starts to grow in the womb.
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Conception occurs when an ovum has been relased during ovulation and is fertilised by a sperm in the ampulla of the fallopian tubes. In a natural conception, the fertilised egg (now called a zygote) i [..]
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Conception after the Death of the male or female biological Parent through techniques such as the use of Gametes that have been stored during his or her lifetime or that were collected immediately aft [..]
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In biology, the beginning of pregnancy, marked by fertilization of an egg by a sperm.
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fertilization; when the egg and sperm unite
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The moment that a man's sperm successfully fertilizes a woman's egg. The sperm and egg fuse to form a zygote, which will eventually grow into an embryo and then a fetus.
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In reproduction, the point at which a sperm fertilizes an egg. 
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This is the creation of the mental concept of the invention.
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"getting the idea" of an invention. Must be followed by "reduction to practice" to complete the act of invention. 
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The fertilization of an egg by sperm that leads to the creation of a baby. CONGENITAL
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