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: a viscid whitish fluid of the male reproductive tract consisting of spermatozoa suspended in secretions of accessory glands (as of the prostate and Cowper's glands)
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Normal sperm counts range from about 15 million to 200 million sperm per milliliter of semen, and studies have shown that sperm counts of less than 1 million per milliliter are low enough to prevent pregnancy.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
If sperm is present, either in the semen or needing to be extracted from the testes, intrauterine insemination (IUI) may be the first recommendation.
—Taayoo Murray, Essence, 31 May 2024
Treatments for male infertility include semen analysis, lifestyle changes, and sperm-freezing.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 May 2024
After thoroughly examining the research, these two nutrients have not been found to significantly improve birth rates or semen quality.6
These high-quality capsules are third-party tested.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 19 May 2024
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“Semen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semen. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
semen
noun
se·men
ˈsē-mən
: a sticky whitish fluid of the male reproductive tract that contains the sperm
Medical Definition
semen
noun
se·men
ˈsē-mən
: a viscid whitish fluid of the male reproductive tract consisting of spermatozoa suspended in secretions of accessory glands (as of the prostate and Cowper's glands)
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