Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inseminate
verb
/ɪnˈsɛməˌneɪt/
Definition
To introduce semen into the reproductive system of a female to initiate pregnancy.
Examples
- He chose to inseminate the cows artificially to improve the herd’s genetics.
- The doctor will inseminate the patient using an advanced reproductive technique.
- Farmers have been inseminating livestock for decades to enhance breed quality.
Meaning
The process of transferring sperm to fertilize an egg within a female organism.
Synonyms
- impregnate
- introduce
- fertilize
