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artificial insemination

–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:
1895–1900
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artificial insemination  
n.   Abbr. AI
Introduction of semen into the vagina or uterus without sexual contact.
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Main Entry: artificial insemination
Function: noun
: introduction of semen into the uterus or oviduct by other than natural means
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artificial insemination n.
Abbr. AI
The introduction of semen into the vagina or uterus without sexual contact.

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artificial insemination   (är'tə-fĭsh'əl)  Pronunciation Key 
The introduction of semen into the vagina or uterus without sexual contact.
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