artificial insemination

Noun

Meaning

the introduction of semen into the oviduct or uterus by some means other than sexual intercourse

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

ai proof reproduction conception fertilization implantation insemination impregnation pollination fertilisation in vitro test tube in vitro fertilization intrauterine insemination artificial reproduction
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Antonyms

IUD armour protection ring safety loop
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Hypernyms

insemination

Examples

If I'm the father of Open Source, it was conceived through artificial insemination using stolen sperm without my knowledge or consent. Richard Stallman

Buffalo are now crossed with riverine buffalo in artificial insemination programs, and may be found in many areas of Australia. Source: Internet

In 2013, an experiment which produced hybrids of coyotes and northwestern gray wolves in captivity using artificial insemination contributed more information to the controversy surrounding the eastern wolf's taxonomy. Source: Internet

In July 2009, Chinese scientists confirmed the birth of the first cub to be successfully conceived through artificial insemination using frozen sperm. Source: Internet

Most purebred dairy calves are produced by artificial insemination (AI). Source: Internet

Discovering the children are five-year-old twins and were conceived through artificial insemination with the deceased sister of the famed mystery writer, Ronald Burke, only complicates things. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

artificial implants artificial incompetence artificial incubator artificial intellect artificial intelligence artificial intelligence assistant