artificial insemination

noun

Definition of artificial insemination

: introduction of semen into the uterus or oviduct by other than natural means

Examples of artificial insemination in a Sentence

children conceived through artificial insemination

Recent Examples on the Web

The zoo first announced her pregnancy, which was achieved through artificial insemination, in March 2018. — Emma Austin, USA TODAY, "It's a boy! Mikki the elephant gives birth to 200-pound calf at Louisville Zoo," 3 Aug. 2019 The zoo first announced her pregnancy, which was achieved through artificial insemination, in March 2018. — Emma Austin, The Courier-Journal, "It's a boy! Louisville Zoo baby elephant weighs in at 200-plus pounds," 3 Aug. 2019 As San Diego Zoo Global explains, this could be accomplished through reproductive techniques such as artificial insemination, in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "Artificially Conceived Southern White Rhino Offers Hope for Critically Endangered Cousin," 1 Aug. 2019 The press release reports that researchers are optimistic that a northern white rhino calf could be born through various processes including artificial insemination within the next 10 to 20 years. — Helen Murphy, PEOPLE.com, "Southern White Rhino Calf Conceived Through Artificial Insemination Born at San Diego Zoo," 1 Aug. 2019 But population numbers have recovered in recent years thanks to intensive breeding programs using artificial insemination. — Charlie Campbell, Time, "'I Get to Hug Them All the Time.' What It's Like to Take Care of a Pair of History-Making Panda Cubs," 31 July 2019 Per a press release, the male calf—newly dubbed Edward—is the first southern white rhino to be born through artificial insemination in North America. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "Artificially Conceived Southern White Rhino Offers Hope for Critically Endangered Cousin," 1 Aug. 2019 The calf will eventually be introduced to the other five female rhinos at the Nikita Kahn Rhino Rescue Center – including Amani, also pregnant through artificial insemination and due to give birth this fall. — USA TODAY, "Milestone rhino, Bigfoot shooting, jailed for feeding cats: News from around our 50 states," 1 Aug. 2019 The zoo says a female named Amani is also pregnant by artificial insemination and is scheduled to give birth in September or October. — David Williams, CNN, "This little cutie could help save a type of rhino from extinction," 30 July 2019

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