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 Scientists also orchestrated the first successful artificial insemination of a giant panda outside of China. Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024 The new plans are more generous than those offered by other employers and will provide up to $25,000 in annual coverage for in vitro fertilization procedures and a limited number of artificial insemination cycles. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024 The artificial insemination process helps zoos grow populations of declining species, such as African elephants. Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2024 The event was historic because the calf was the first-ever elephant in the world born via artificial insemination from a mother who was also born through the same procedure. David Chiu, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for artificial insemination 

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Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 15 Jun. 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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