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ejaculation

noun
ejac·​u·​la·​tion | \ i-ˌja-kyə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce ejaculation (audio) \

Definition of ejaculation

1 : an act of ejaculating specifically : a sudden discharging of a fluid from a duct
2 : something ejaculated especially : a short sudden emotional utterance

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Synonyms for ejaculation

Synonyms

cry, exclamation, interjection

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Examples of ejaculation in a Sentence

He was greeted with ejaculations of surprise. uttered a profane ejaculation upon stubbing his toe in the dark

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Compare that to Mapplethorpe’s portrait of Dennis Speight naked, holding a spray of calla lilies like a floral ejaculation. Arthur Lubow, New York Times, "Has Robert Mapplethorpe’s Moment Passed?," 25 July 2019 First, a quick bit of background on premature ejaculation (PE). Vanessa Marin, Allure, "Ask a Sex Therapist: My Partner Struggles With Premature Ejaculation. How Can I Help Him?," 19 Apr. 2019 Up there with tiger tooth extraction and female bonobo ejaculation sampling is giving a pregnant shark an ultrasound. Jill Kiedaisch, Popular Mechanics, "Some Unborn Sharks Swim from Uterus to Uterus Inside Their Mom," 7 Jan. 2019 Various health conditions can cause retrograde ejaculation, including diabetes, spinal injuries, medications, and surgery of the bladder, prostate, or urethra. Jennifer Gerson, Marie Claire, "Can Men Cause Fertility Issues?," 1 Oct. 2018 Medical causes could include swelling of the veins that drain the testicle, infections, tumors, Celiac disease or ejaculation problems. Mari A. Schaefer, Philly.com, "Study: Nutrition in nuts may help boost sperm count," 10 July 2018 Premature ejaculation is a bigger issue when a man has a partner who can have orgasms from intercourse. Time, "Ask Dr. Ruth: How Can I Help My Partner Last Longer in Bed?," 15 Mar. 2018 These small-but-powerful moves can also give men more control over ejaculation, helping the pelvic floor muscles lengthen and contract appropriately. Jenna Birch, Health.com, "Reasons Guys Should Do Kegels (Including Better Sex for Both of You)," 2 Mar. 2018 Good news for men: Frequent ejaculation appears to be linked to a lower risk for prostate cancer. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, "10 health benefits of having more sex," 1 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of ejaculation

1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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ejaculation

noun

English Language Learners Definition of ejaculation

medical : the release of semen from the penis
old-fashioned : a short and sudden expression of emotion

ejaculation

noun
ejac·​u·​la·​tion | \ i-ˌjak-yə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce ejaculation (audio) \

Medical Definition of ejaculation

: the act or process of ejaculating specifically : the sudden or spontaneous discharging of a fluid (as semen in orgasm) from a duct — see premature ejaculation

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