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artificial insemination
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noun
the injection of semen into the vagina or uterus by means of a syringe or the like rather than by sexual intercourse. Abbreviation: AI
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Origin of artificial insemination
First recorded in 1895â1900
Words nearby artificial insemination
artificial gene, artificial gravity, artificial harmonics, artificial heart, artificial horizon, artificial insemination, artificial intelligence, artificiality, artificialize, artificial kidney, artificial language
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British Dictionary definitions for artificial insemination
artificial insemination
noun
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Scientific definitions for artificial insemination
artificial insemination
[ Ă€râČtÉ-fÄshâČÉl ]
The introduction of semen into the vagina or uterus without sexual contact.
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