fertilized
adjective
fer·til·ized
ˈfər-tə-ˌlīzd 
: having undergone fertilization
a fertilized egg
: subjected to fertilization
fertilized fields
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One of the jobs of these hormones is to prepare the uterine lining for a fertilized egg.
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Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Be sure to water the seeded, fertilized and top-dressed areas well and keep the seeds moist with daily watering.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
The comparison is apt because the youngest cells in a fertilized egg can, indeed, become multitudes — both in terms of numbers and types.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants into tissue outside of the uterus.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Be sure to water the seeded, fertilized and top-dressed areas well and keep the seeds moist with daily watering.
—Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
The comparison is apt because the youngest cells in a fertilized egg can, indeed, become multitudes — both in terms of numbers and types.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants into tissue outside of the uterus.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Fertilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertilized. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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