artificial insemination

noun
UK: /ˌɑːtɪˌfɪʃəl ɪˌsemɪˈneɪʃən/
US: /ˌɑːrtɪˌfɪʃəl ɪˌseməˈneɪʃən/

  1. The process of putting sperm into a female animal or person without sexual activity.

    1. The farmer uses artificial insemination to breed his cows because it's efficient. [ ] [ ]
    2. Artificial insemination offers a valuable option for couples facing infertility challenges. [ ] [ ]

  2. A method of assisted reproduction where sperm is placed into a woman's uterus or cervix to achieve pregnancy.

    1. They chose artificial insemination after struggling to conceive naturally for years. [ ] [ ]
    2. Clinics specializing in fertility treatments often offer artificial insemination as a primary service. [ ] [ ]
artificial insemination transitive-verb

  1. To introduce semen into the reproductive tract of a female by means other than sexual intercourse.

    1. The vet will artificially inseminate the mare to improve her chances of pregnancy. [ ] [ ]
    2. Farmers artificially inseminate livestock to enhance genetic traits and increase yields. [ ] [ ]

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The word "artificial insemination" in English means: The process of putting sperm into a female animal or person without sexual activity., A method of assisted reproduction where sperm is placed into a woman's uterus or cervix to achieve pregnancy..

The phonetic transcription of "artificial insemination" is /ˌɑːtɪˌfɪʃəl ɪˌsemɪˈneɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌɑːrtɪˌfɪʃəl ɪˌseməˈneɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "artificial insemination": "The farmer uses artificial insemination to breed his cows because it's efficient.". More examples on the page.