artificial insemination
noun
: introduction of semen into the uterus or oviduct by other than natural means
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children conceived through artificial insemination
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Bai Yun's first cub, Hua Mei, was the first panda born through artificial insemination to survive into adulthood outside of China.
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Andrew Keatts, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
In fact, pandas at the National Zoo have never successfully mated naturally; all panda births have been the result of artificial insemination, according to the zoo.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Then, the sperm sample can be used in artificial insemination techniques like in vitro fertilization (IVF) to impregnate your partner.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 18 Sep. 2024
As there are often substantial difficulties in getting female and male pandas to mate, scientists often rely on artificial insemination procedures.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024
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Andrew Keatts, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
In fact, pandas at the National Zoo have never successfully mated naturally; all panda births have been the result of artificial insemination, according to the zoo.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Then, the sperm sample can be used in artificial insemination techniques like in vitro fertilization (IVF) to impregnate your partner.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 18 Sep. 2024
As there are often substantial difficulties in getting female and male pandas to mate, scientists often rely on artificial insemination procedures.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for artificial insemination
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“Artificial insemination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artificial%20insemination. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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