Insemination, heterologous
A procedure in which a fine catheter (tube) is inserted through the cervix (the natural opening of the uterus) into the uterus (the womb) to deposit a sperm sample from a donor other than the woman’s mate directly into the uterus. The purpose of this procedure is to achieve fertilization and pregnancy. Also termed artificial insemination by donor (AID). AID is distinguished from homologous insemination, that is artificial insemination by husband (AIH).
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A procedure in which a fine catheter (tube) is inserted through the cervix (the natural opening of the uterus) into the uterus (the womb) to deposit a sperm sample from the woman’s mate directly into the uterus. The purpose of this procedure is to achieve fertilization and pregnancy. Also termed artificial insemination by husband (AIH). […]
- Insemination, intrauterine
A procedure in which a fine catheter (tube) is inserted through the cervix (the natural opening of the uterus) into the uterus (the womb) to deposit a sperm sample directly into the uterus. The purpose of intrauterine insemination (IUI) is to achieve fertilization and pregnancy. IUI is a relatively simple procedure. “Intrauterine” is within the […]
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A chromosome abnormality that is due to insertion of a segment from one chromosome into another chromosome.
- Insinuate
In the biomedical sciences, to introduce slowly, through a winding or narrow passage, or by a persistent movement. The term “insinuate” in this sense carries the connotation of introducing artfully and gently, as a cardiologist would do in insinuating a catheter (a tube) into the arteries of ones heart. The origin of “insinuate” is from […]