2013 Iowa Code
TITLE XVI CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
SUBTITLE 1 CRIME CONTROL AND CRIMINAL ACTS
CHAPTER 707C HUMAN STEM CELL RESEARCH AND CLONING
707C.3 Definitions.
707C.3 Definitions.
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
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