Infertility: meaning, definitions and examples
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infertility
[ ɪnˈfɜːtɪlɪti ]
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
Word origin
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.