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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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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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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