Insemination: meaning, definitions and examples
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insemination
[ ɪnˌsɛməˈneɪʃən ]
medical procedure
Insemination refers to the introduction of sperm into the female reproductive system for the purpose of achieving pregnancy. This can occur through various methods, including natural intercourse or artificial means like intrauterine insemination (IUI). The goal of insemination is to facilitate fertilization, where a sperm cell successfully merges with an egg. It is often utilized in infertility treatments to enhance the chances of conception.
Synonyms
conception, fertilization, spermatogenesis.
Examples of usage
- The doctor recommended insemination as a treatment for infertility.
- Insemination increases the likelihood of successful fertilization during ovulation.
- Couples facing challenges with conception often turn to insemination methods.
Translations
Translations of the word "insemination" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inseminação
🇮🇳 निषेचन
🇩🇪 Insemination
🇮🇩 inseminasi
🇺🇦 інсемінація
🇵🇱 inseminacja
🇯🇵 人工授精
🇫🇷 insémination
🇪🇸 inseminación
🇹🇷 inseminasyon
🇰🇷 인세미네이션
🇸🇦 التلقيح الاصطناعي
🇨🇿 inseminace
🇸🇰 inseminácia
🇨🇳 人工授精
🇸🇮 inseminacija
🇮🇸 sæðu
🇰🇿 инсеминация
🇬🇪 ინseminაცია
🇦🇿 inseminasiya
🇲🇽 inseminación
Etymology
The term 'insemination' is derived from the Latin word 'inseminare', which means to 'scatter seed' or 'to sow'. The prefix 'in-' suggests 'into' or 'within', while 'seminare' comes from ' semen', meaning 'seed'. Historically, the practice of insemination can be traced back to ancient agricultural practices where the concept of sowing seeds was easily relatable to reproduction. The scientific application of insemination in humans arose in the late 19th and 20th centuries as advances in reproductive medicine took place. As society began to understand human reproduction better, the term became widely used in medical circles, particularly in the context of infertility treatments.