artificial insemination

American  

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 British  

noun

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

---

artificial insemination Scientific  

/ är′tə-fĭsh′əl /

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

---

Etymology

Origin of artificial insemination

First recorded in 1895–1900

---

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

artificial insemination

The aim is to save animals from extinction by protecting the genetic diversity of species and using technologies such as artificial insemination and in vitro fertilisation to keep healthy animal populations going.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 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

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

From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2024

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

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

---