FET
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Frozen embryo transfer |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Medical, Science & Engineering |
FET has two meanings. It stands for Frozen embryo transfer (obstetrics & gynecology) or Field-effect transistor (electronics & electrical).
Meanings of FET at a glance
| # | FET stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frozen embryo transfer | Medical › Obstetrics & Gynecology |
| 2 | Field-effect transistor | Science & Engineering › Electronics & Electrical |
1. Frozen embryo transfer
Medical · Obstetrics & Gynecology Abbreviations
Transfer of an embryo that was frozen (vitrified) in an earlier IVF cycle and thawed, timed to a prepared uterine lining in a natural or hormone-programmed cycle. FET now makes up a large share of IVF transfers.
Example: FET of single euploid blastocyst on day 6 of progesterone; pregnancy test in 9 days.
Vitrification, an ultra-rapid freezing method, gives very high embryo survival after thawing. Freezing all embryos can reduce the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Programmed cycles without ovulation have been linked to higher preeclampsia risk than natural cycles. Pronounced as letters.
2. Field-effect transistor
Science & Engineering · Electronics & Electrical Abbreviations
Family of transistors in which an electric field from a voltage on the gate controls the conductivity of a channel between source and drain, drawing almost no input current. FETs include MOSFETs, JFETs and high-electron-mobility transistors used in radio and power electronics.
Example: The FET input stage gives the oscilloscope probe amplifier a very high input impedance.
Julius Edgar Lilienfeld patented the field-effect principle in 1925, decades before a working device could be built, and Oskar Heil filed another patent in 1934. Because the gate draws almost no current, FETs are voltage-controlled, unlike current-controlled bipolar transistors.
Related abbreviations
More obstetrics & gynecology abbreviations
- EDD – Estimated due date
- EFM – Electronic fetal monitoring
- EFW – Estimated fetal weight
- EMB – Endometrial biopsy
- FGR – Fetal growth restriction
- FHR – Fetal heart rate
- G/P – Gravida/para
- GA – Gestational age
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More electronics & electrical abbreviations
- EMC – Electromagnetic compatibility
- EMI – Electromagnetic interference
- ESD – Electrostatic discharge
- ESR – Equivalent series resistance
- FM – Frequency modulation
- FPGA – Field-programmable gate array
- GFCI – Ground-fault circuit interrupter
- GND – Ground
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.