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Semen
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The fluid that is released through the penis during orgasm. Semen is made up of sperm from the testicles and fluid from the prostate and other sex glands. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The thick, whitish secretion of the male reproductive organs. It is composed of spermatozoa in their nutrient plasma, secretions from the prostate, seminal vesicles, and various other glands, epithelial cells, and minor constituents. (NCI Thesaurus)
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