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inseminated

 

[ ˌɪnˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

reproductive process

Inseminated refers to the process of introducing sperm into a reproductive system for the purpose of fertilization. This term is most commonly used in the context of human reproduction, agriculture, and veterinary medicine. In a medical setting, insemination can be done through various techniques, including artificial insemination, where sperm is introduced directly into the uterus or cervix. The goal of insemination is to assist with conception when natural methods are not effective. In veterinary practices, insemination is often used to breed livestock and ensure genetic diversity.

Synonyms

fertilized, impregnated, inseminate

Examples of usage

  • The veterinarian inseminated the cow to improve the herd's genetics.
  • After being inseminated, the patient underwent monitoring for pregnancy.
  • Artificially inseminated dogs often have higher success rates in breeding.

Translations

Translations of the word "inseminated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inseminado

🇮🇳 अवशोषित

🇩🇪 inseminiert

🇮🇩 diseminasikan

🇺🇦 інслементований

🇵🇱 inseminowany

🇯🇵 人工授精された

🇫🇷 inséminé

🇪🇸 inseminado

🇹🇷 insemine edilmiş

🇰🇷 인공 수정된

🇸🇦 مُلقح

🇨🇿 inseminovaný

🇸🇰 inseminovaný

🇨🇳 人工授精的

🇸🇮 inseminiran

🇮🇸 sæðing

🇰🇿 ұрықтандырылған

🇬🇪 ინseminირებული

🇦🇿 inseminasiya olunmuş

🇲🇽 inseminado

Etymology

The term 'inseminate' comes from the Latin root 'seminare', which means 'to sow, to scatter seed'. The word is composed of two parts: 'in-' meaning 'into', and 'semin-' which is derived from 'semen', meaning 'seed'. This term was adopted into English in the mid-19th century and has since been used primarily in biological and medical contexts. Over time, the application of the term has expanded to include techniques in assisted reproductive technology and veterinary practices, reflecting advancements in reproductive science. With the emergence of artificial insemination as a significant practice, the use of the term has become more common in both human and animal reproduction discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,852 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.