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Infertility: meaning, definitions and examples

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infertility

 

[ ɪnˈfɜːtɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

The inability to conceive children or carry a pregnancy to full term.

Synonyms

barrenness, childlessness, sterility

Examples of usage

  • Many couples struggle with infertility and seek medical assistance.
  • Infertility can be caused by various factors, such as hormonal imbalances or reproductive system issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "infertility" in other languages:

🇵🇹 infertilidade

🇮🇳 बांझपन

🇩🇪 Unfruchtbarkeit

🇮🇩 infertilitas

🇺🇦 безпліддя

🇵🇱 niepłodność

🇯🇵 不妊

🇫🇷 infertilité

🇪🇸 infertilidad

🇹🇷 kısırlık

🇰🇷 불임

🇸🇦 العقم

🇨🇿 neplodnost

🇸🇰 neplodnosť

🇨🇳 不育

🇸🇮 neplodnost

🇮🇸 ófrjósemi

🇰🇿 бедеулік

🇬🇪 უნაყოფობა

🇦🇿 sonsuzluq

🇲🇽 infertilidad

Etymology

The term 'infertility' originated from the Latin word 'infertilis', which means 'not fertile'. The concept of infertility has been documented throughout history, with various cultures offering different explanations and remedies. In modern times, advancements in medical science have greatly improved the understanding and treatment of infertility.

See also: fertileness, fertility, fertilization, fertilize, fertilizer, infertile.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,936, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.