insemination

/ ĭn-sĕm′ə-nā′shən /

1. The introduction of semen into the reproductive tract of a female either through sexual intercourse or through use of an instrument such as a syringe in the process known as artificial insemination.

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

Same-sex couples must also have had six failed cycles of donor 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

Related Words

• breeding
• implantation
• pollination
• procreation
• propagation