Section 707C.3. Definitions.  


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  •   As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

      1.  “Human reproductive cloning” means human asexual reproduction, using somatic cell nuclear transfer, for implantation or attempted implantation into a woman’s uterus or substitute for a woman’s uterus. “Human reproductive cloning” does not include somatic cell nuclear transfer performed for the purpose of creating embryonic stem cells.

      2.  “Human somatic cell” means a diploid cell having a complete set of chromosomes obtained or derived from a living or deceased human body at any stage of development.

      3.  “Oocyte” means a human ovum.

      4.  “Somatic cell nuclear transfer” means a technique in which the nucleus of a human somatic cell is injected or transplanted into a fertilized or unfertilized oocyte from which the nucleus has been removed.

    2007 Acts, ch 6, §3