sperm bank

n (Medicine) a place in which semen is stored until it is required for artificial insemination

sperm′ bank`

n. a repository for storing sperm and keeping it viable under scientifically controlled conditions prior to its use in artificial insemination. [1970–75]

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Noun

sperm bank - a depository for storing spermdepositary, depository, repository, deposit - a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping

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sperm bank

A repository of frozen sperm maintained in liquid nitrogen for later use in artificial insemination or assisted reproduction.

sperm bank

Reproduction medicine A registered tissue bank that collects, stores, tests, and sells frozen sperm to be used for artificial insemination. See Artificial insemination.

sperm bank

a refrigerated source of male gametes (sperm), usually from males of proven breeding value; sperm banks are used regularly by animal breeders. see ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION.

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sperm bank

Related to sperm bank: Sperm donation, Sperm donor

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Words related to sperm bank

noun a depository for storing sperm

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depositary
depository
repository
deposit

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