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Fertility Glossary

Mosaic embryo

An embryo with both normal and abnormal cells on genetic testing.

Genetics

PGT-A sometimes reports a mixture of chromosomally normal and abnormal cells. Some mosaic embryos have resulted in healthy births, and many clinics will consider transferring them after genetic counselling, usually after prioritising any euploid embryos. The result reflects the cells biopsied, not necessarily the whole embryo.

Also known as: mosaicism, mosaic result

Sources

  • European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (eshre.eu)
  • Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)

Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only โ€” always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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