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insemination Audio
in·sem·i·na·tion [ in-sem-uh-ney-shun ]
Subclass of:
Reproduction
Definitions related to insemination:
  • The deposit of SEMEN or SPERMATOZOA into the VAGINA to facilitate FERTILIZATION.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • The introduction of semen or sperm into the genital tract of a female.
    Gene Ontology Dictionary
    Gene Ontology Consortium, 2021
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