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
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Additionally, 14 percent have used artificial insemination, while 2 percent have undergone in vitro fertilization (IVF). Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 However, Wang now avoids discussing the topic — or anything related to panda sperm and artificial insemination. Nectar Gan, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025 This type of artificial insemination is a treatment that is used to help increase the chances of sperm fertilizing an egg. Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025 After natural breeding efforts repeatedly failed, scientists turned to artificial insemination. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for artificial insemination 

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 22 Feb. 2025.

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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