artificial insemination

noun

1. the injection of semen into the vagina or uterus by means of a syringe or the like rather than by sexual intercourse. : AI

artificial insemination

noun

1. introduction of spermatozoa into the vagina or uterus by means other than sexual union See AI AIH DI

artificial insemination

/ är′tə-fĭsh′əl /

1. The introduction of semen into the vagina or uterus without sexual contact.

Word History and Origins

Origin of artificial insemination¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Wildlife officials in the western state of Rajasthan have performed the first successful hatching of a chick through artificial insemination.

From BBC

It is a form of artificial insemination where sperm is directly put into the womb during ovulation.

From BBC

IUI consists of placing sperm directly into a woman's uterus and is known more commonly as artificial insemination.

From BBC

Their plan required people who cannot conceive a child naturally to first pay thousands of dollars for cycles of artificial insemination before the insurer would start covering fertility treatments.

From Seattle Times

When the cow reached maturity, the team unsuccessfully attempted to impregnate her using standard artificial insemination techniques.

From Science Daily