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ar·ti·fi·cial in·sem·i·na·tion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. artificial insemination, AInoun

    the introduction of semen into the oviduct or uterus by some means other than sexual intercourse

Wiktionary

  1. artificial inseminationnoun

    The introduction of semen into the uterus or cervix of a female by a means other than copulation

Wikipedia

  1. Artificial insemination

    Artificial insemination is the deliberate introduction of sperm into a female's cervix or uterine cavity for the purpose of achieving a pregnancy through in vivo fertilization by means other than sexual intercourse. It is a fertility treatment for humans, and is common practice in animal breeding, including dairy cattle (see Frozen bovine semen) and pigs. Artificial insemination may employ assisted reproductive technology, sperm donation and animal husbandry techniques. Artificial insemination techniques available include intracervical insemination (ICI) and intrauterine insemination (IUI).

Wikidata

  1. Artificial insemination

    Artificial insemination is the deliberate introduction of semen into a female's vagina or oviduct for the purpose of achieving a pregnancy through fertilisation by means other than ejaculation. It is the medical alternative to sexual intercourse, or natural insemination. Artificial insemination is a fertility treatment for humans, and is a common practice in the breeding of dairy cattle and pigs. Artificial insemination may employ assisted reproductive technology, donated sperm, and/or animal husbandry techniques.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of artificial insemination in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of artificial insemination in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of artificial insemination in a Sentence

  1. The Pope:

    Some congregations experiment with 'artificial insemination.' What do they do? They welcome... 'Yes come, come, come'. And then there are problems, no. We must be serious about who we take. We must clearly distinguish if it is a real vocation, and help it to grow.

  2. Getty Images:

    Our center is focused on developing and applying the latest reproductive biotechnology techniques like cloning, IVF, artificial insemination and embryo transfer to enhance the multiplication of different animal species of the region and also for the conservation of endangered species.

  3. Salim Abdool Karim:

    It's not done very often these days, it's not a cheap process because it involves many steps and it also involves artificial insemination, which is quite expensive.


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