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 coitus. Abbreviation: AI

Origin of artificial insemination

First recorded in 1895–1900

Words nearby artificial insemination

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Words related to artificial insemination

AI

British Dictionary definitions for artificial insemination

artificial insemination

noun

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

Medical definitions for artificial insemination

artificial insemination

n.

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

Scientific definitions for artificial insemination

artificial insemination
[ är′tə-fĭsh′əl ]

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