sperm donor
A 'sperm donor' plays a crucial role in assisted reproductive technologies, enabling individuals and couples to conceive children.
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Definition
C1Fertility Treatment
(technical, medical)A man who provides his sperm to a sperm bank or fertility clinic to help individuals or couples conceive a child.
Example
- The clinic is seeking healthy individuals to become sperm donors.
- Many couples choose to use a sperm donor when facing male infertility issues.
C2Social
(slang, derogatory, informal)A man who fathered a child but is not involved in the child's life or relationship with the mother.
Example
- She refers to her ex-husband as just a sperm donor because he never sees their kids.
- In casual conversations, he is often called a sperm donor due to his lack of involvement with his children.
Similar
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