English Explanatory Dictionary

traumatic insemination

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A method of insemination in some invertebrates, whereby the male stabs the body of the female in random locations to inject the sperm, thereby causing trauma to the female.

Word forms

traumatic insemination traumatic inseminations

Etymology

From traumatic + insemination, because of the traumatic injury to the female.

Synonyms

hypodermic insemination
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