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artificial insemination
noun
: introduction of semen into the uterus or oviduct by other than natural means
Examples of artificial insemination in a Sentence
children conceived through artificial insemination
Recent Examples on the Web
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
The zoo also orchestrated the first successful artificial insemination of a giant panda outside of China.
—Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
That’s when Culver was told about the artificial insemination procedure.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1881, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of artificial insemination was
in 1881
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“Artificial insemination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artificial%20insemination. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
Medical Definition
artificial insemination
noun
: introduction of semen into part of the female reproductive tract (as the cervical opening, uterus, or fallopian tube) by other than natural means
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