ejaculation
noun
ejac·u·la·tion
i-ˌja-kyə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: an act of ejaculating
specifically
: a sudden discharging of a fluid from a duct
2
: something ejaculated
especially
: a short sudden emotional utterance
There was a buzz of gratification from time to time during the reading, accompanied by whispered ejaculations of "How sweet!" "How eloquent!" "So true!" etc. … —
Mark Twain
Mark Twain Examples of ejaculation in a Sentence
He was greeted with ejaculations of surprise.
uttered a profane ejaculation upon stubbing his toe in the dark
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For conditions like retrograde ejaculation, no treatment may be needed.17
However, if proteinuria is diagnosed, treatment may be prescribed to preserve kidney function.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 3 June 2025
Noncancerous conditions like an enlarged prostate, prostatitis (inflammation), recent ejaculation, stress or even strenuous activity can temporarily raise PSA.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
Levels of the antigen can fluctuate, however, and can sometimes be elevated as a result of infection, inflammation, an enlarged prostate, aging, or ejaculation.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 May 2025
It is thought that ejaculation may flush out harmful chemicals that can accumulate in semen and cause adverse changes in cells.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
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Md Published, Verywell Health, 3 June 2025
Noncancerous conditions like an enlarged prostate, prostatitis (inflammation), recent ejaculation, stress or even strenuous activity can temporarily raise PSA.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
Levels of the antigen can fluctuate, however, and can sometimes be elevated as a result of infection, inflammation, an enlarged prostate, aging, or ejaculation.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 19 May 2025
It is thought that ejaculation may flush out harmful chemicals that can accumulate in semen and cause adverse changes in cells.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for ejaculation
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“Ejaculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ejaculation. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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ejaculation
noun
ejac·u·la·tion
i-ˌjak-yə-ˈlā-shən
1
: an act of ejaculating
especially
: a sudden emptying of a fluid from a duct
2
: something ejaculated
especially
: a short sudden exclamation
Medical Definition
ejaculation
noun
ejac·u·la·tion
i-ˌjak-yə-ˈlā-shən
: the act or process of ejaculating
specifically
: the sudden or spontaneous discharging of a fluid (as semen in orgasm) from a duct see premature ejaculation
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