punción ovárica
/punθjon obaɾika/from spelling rules
In Spanish, egg retrieval is punción ovárica.
The term refers to the medical procedure used to collect mature eggs from a woman's ovaries. Medical professionals often use the technical synonym punción folicular.
What does it mean word for word?
punción ovárica literally translates to 'ovarian puncture', which refers to the needle-based procedure used to reach the eggs.
Which one should you use?
The phrase recuperación de óvulos is a more literal translation of 'egg retrieval' and is also used in clinical settings.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Extracción de óvulos is the most widely used term, though Recogida de óvulos and Obtención de óvulos are also used in some parts of the country. In Mexico, Sacar los óvulos is a common informal expression for "egg retrieval."
How do you pronounce it?
/punθjon obaɾika/
Did you know?
- The term recogida de óvulos uses the word recogida, which is also the standard term for 'garbage collection' in a city.
- While English uses 'retrieval' to imply a gentle gathering, the Spanish punción ovárica describes the physical 'puncture' of the organ.
- The term punción shares a root with the Spanish word punzón, which refers to a sharp pointed tool used for piercing leather or paper.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría explicar el proceso de extracción de óvulos?Could you please explain the process of egg retrieval?
- Mi amiga se sometió a la obtención de óvulos la semana pasada.My friend underwent egg retrieval last week
- La punción ovárica es necesaria para el proceso.The egg retrieval is necessary for the process.
- Mañana le harán la punción ovárica.They will perform the egg retrieval on her tomorrow.
- ¿Cuándo es la cita para la punción ovárica?When is the appointment for the egg retrieval?
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are discussing her medical treatment at home.
- SofíaJavier, ¿sabes qué esperar de la punción ovárica?Javier, do you know what to expect from the egg retrieval?
- JavierNo estoy seguro, pero el médico nos explicará todo.I am not sure, but the doctor will explain everything to us.
- SofíaTengo un poco de miedo por la punción ovárica.I am a little scared about the egg retrieval.
- JavierNo te preocupes, Sofía, todo saldrá bien.Don't worry, Sofía, everything will go well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries punción, CC BY-SA 4.0.
