sperm donor

noun

: a man who gives his sperm usually to a sperm bank so that it can be used to help women get pregnant

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The lawsuit said Murray carefully chose a sperm donor who closely resembled her, selecting one with white skin, dirty blonde hair, and blue eyes. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025 Once the sperm has been obtained from the birthing parent’s partner or a sperm donor, the healthcare provider can place it directly into the uterus. — Khadeja Haye, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025

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