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Fertilization

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Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell penetrates the egg, usually in one of the fallopian tubes.

Primary Medical Reviewer Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last Updated November 28, 2008

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Last Updated: November 28, 2008
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