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semen definition

se·men (sē′mən)

noun pl. semina sem′i·na (sem′ə nə) or semens -·mens

the thick, whitish fluid secreted by the male reproductive organs and containing the spermatozoa

Etymology: ModL < L, seed

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semen Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • collect: The Cattle Semen Bank collects semen from bulls of breeds on the Trust's Priority List.

Adjective modifier

  • sexed: Possibly the initial use of sexed semen will be to use heifer semen in those herds breeding their own heifer replacements.

Modifies a noun

  • stain: If semen stains are present in her underwear, there is only one way they got there.

Noun used with modifier

  • bull: Farmers wishing to store bull semen for use on their farm must also obtain a license.

Possessives

  • bull: The farmer decides which traits are most desirable for his or her farming purposes and buys in the appropriate bull's semen.

Preposition: from

  • bull: The Cattle Semen Bank collects semen from bulls of breeds on the Trust's Priority List.

Preposition: for

  • insemination: The biggest risk to UK horses comes from the importation of infected ( carrier ) stallions or their semen for artificial insemination.
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