artificial insemination

American

noun

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 British

noun

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

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artificial insemination Scientific

/ är′tə-fĭsh′əl /

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

Etymology

Origin of artificial insemination

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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The couple paid Albon £100 in cash and a £150 Amazon gift card before she got pregnant via artificial insemination.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Two and a half years into our fertility journey, after my second artificial insemination procedure, I got a positive pregnancy test.

From Slate • Jan. 2, 2025

The couple, who filed the suit anonymously, had struggled to conceive naturally but the wife became pregnant through artificial insemination conducted by Danzer.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024

Many insurers also cover artificial insemination as a standard benefit for all policyholders, according to Sean Tipton of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

And Bernabe wondered: Did the painted cattleguard concept have some relationship to artificial insemination, also?

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

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