insemination
noun/ɪnˌsɛmɪˈneɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #16,145 most common English word
Meaning
the introduction of semen into the reproductive tract of a female, naturally or artificially, to achieve fertilization.
Example sentence
The veterinarian performed artificial insemination to help the endangered species reproduce.
Synonyms & related words
- fertilization
- impregnation
- conception
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