Fertility Glossary

Generator

A fuel-powered source of backup electricity.

Generators cover longer outages but need fuel, servicing and a safe outdoor position. Clinics usually combine a generator with a UPS so nothing loses power during the switchover.

Related terms

Backup power

Alternative electricity supply used when the mains supply fails.

UPS (uninterruptible power supply)

A battery unit that keeps equipment running for the seconds or minutes during a changeover.

Embryology laboratory

The laboratory where eggs, sperm and embryos are handled and stored.

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