Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Semen Preservation

The process by which semen is kept viable outside of the organism from which it was derived (i.e., kept from decay by means of a chemical agent, cooling, or a fluid substitute that mimics the natural state within the organism).

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Abstract

The process by which semen is kept viable outside of the organism from which it was derived (i.e., kept from decay by means of a chemical agent, cooling, or a fluid substitute that mimics the natural state within the organism).

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Preservation, Semen
  • Frozen Semen
  • Sperm Preservation
  • Preservation, Sperm
  • Semen, Frozen

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

cryopreservation of semen: coord IM with CRYOPRESERVATION (IM)

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History Note

78

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Previous Indexing

  • Freezing (1966-1977)
  • Semen (1966-1977)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E02w.792.833.890
  2. E05.760.833.890

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NLM Classification

WQ 208

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Semen Preservation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012662. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012662
  2. Semen Preservation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q72367378