Letter I

Intrauterine insemination (IUI)

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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 directly into the uterus.

The purpose of IUI is to achieve fertilization and pregnancy.

IUI is a relatively simple procedure.

'Intrauterine' is within the uterus.

'Insemination' is from 'in-' + 'semen,' seed = seed in.

So, 'intrauterine insemination' = seed in the uterus

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