superovulate

v., -lat·ed, -lat·ing, -lates.

v.intr.
To produce mature ova at an accelerated rate or in a large number at one time.

v.tr.
To cause (an animal) to superovulate.

superovulation su'per·o·vu·la'tion n.

(sū'pər-ō'vyə-lāt', -ŏv'yə-)
v., -lat·ed, -lat·ing, -lates.

1. To produce mature ova at an accelerated rate or in a large number at one time.
2. To cause to superovulate.

su'per·o·vu'la'tion n.

Production of more than one ovum at ovulation.
1. Planned production of a number of ova from the one cow at the same ovulation period is an essential part of the technique of bovine embryo transfer. Can be effected with a single injection of PMSG or for better results, with FSH and LH in a 5:1 ratio, twice daily for 5 days. Called also multiple ovulation.
2. Can occur accidentally when cows are treated with large doses of FSH as a treatment for no visible estrus.