semen

[/ˈsiːmən/]
nounmasculinepl: semens or semen
sêmen
1. The reproductive fluid of male animals containing spermatozoa
Semen is produced in the testes and contains sperm cells.
O sêmen é produzido nos testículos e contém células de esperma.
2. Seeds or plant material used for propagation (archaic/botanical usage)
The farmer collected semen from various plant species.
O agricultor coletou sementes de várias espécies de plantas.
This is a clinical and medical term used in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It appears primarily in medical, scientific, and reproductive health contexts. The term is used matter-of-factly in educational and healthcare settings without taboo in modern usage.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
spermejaculateseminal fluid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sêmen
Standard medical and scientific terminology
Rio de Janeiro
sêmen
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
sêmen
No significant regional variation
Portugal
sémen or sêmen
Both spellings accepted; used primarily in medical contexts

Related Words

spermreproductivefertilityejaculationseminaltesticle
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