artificial insemination

noun

Meaning

The medical procedure of injecting sperm into a woman's reproductive tract to achieve pregnancy without sexual intercourse.

Examples

Many livestock breeders use artificial insemination to improve the genetic quality of their herds.
After several failed attempts at natural conception, they decided to explore artificial insemination.

Synonyms: AI, assisted conception, fertility treatment, intrauterine insemination

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artificial insemination

noun

Pronunciation: ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl ɪnˌsɛmɪˈneɪʃən

Definition

The medical procedure of injecting sperm into a woman's reproductive tract to achieve pregnancy without sexual intercourse.

Examples

Many livestock breeders use artificial insemination to improve the genetic quality of their herds.
After several failed attempts at natural conception, they decided to explore artificial insemination.

Synonyms of artificial insemination

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