Definition of "intracytoplasmic" [intracytoplasmic]

• Located or occurring within the cytoplasm of a cell. (adjective)

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• "This technique is called intracytoplasmic sperm injection ICSI; see discussion on p."
• "About 20 years ago, a technique was invented called intracytoplasmic sperm injection, or ICSI, that allowed doctors to also address male infertility."
• "Through the use of micro-techniques, a single sperm can actually be inserted into the ovum in a process called intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)."