insemination
Americannoun
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the introduction of semen into the female reproductive tract.
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the act or process of sowing or implanting seed or something similar to seed.
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In 2020, Michelle had two intrauterine insemination procedures, a less invasive treatment compared with IVF.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
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
The number of single women going through IVF or artificial insemination in the UK has more than tripled in a decade, according to new figures.
From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024
The worker, putting away the insemination equipment, seemed a little rushed.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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