artificial insemination

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

Origin of artificial insemination

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First recorded in 1895–1900

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British Dictionary definitions for artificial insemination

artificial insemination

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

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Scientific definitions for artificial insemination

artificial insemination

[ är′tə-fĭshəl ]


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

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