Meaning & use
insemination
The introduction of semen into a female's reproductive tract to bring about pregnancy.
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The veterinarian performed artificial insemination on the prize cow to produce a strong calf.
Insemination can occur naturally or through medical procedures when couples struggle to conceive.
A note on using this word
Often paired with 'artificial' to describe a medical or agricultural procedure rather than natural conception.
Words with a similar meaning
fertilization
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