title: When (and what) is an egg?
abstract: The meaning of the term 'egg' is defined by the particular 'universe of discourse' in use. The discourse within an in vitro fertilization clinic will differ from the discourse in the domestic world of patients. Thus, it is imperative that any decision to donate or share eggs takes note of all possible universes, both present and future.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Hull, Hull HU6 7RX, UK.
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Boden
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hunt
authors.forename: David I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D006801:Humans; D018587:Oocyte Donation; D009865:Oocytes; D010063:Ovum; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted; D009626:Terminology as Topic