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infertility

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˌɪnfɝˈtɪɫɪˌti// UK //ɪnfɜːtˈɪlɪti// in·fer·til·i·ty

n. the condition of being unable to have a baby naturally after trying for a long time.

n. the physiological inability to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term after a period of regular unprotected intercourse.


SIMPLE

The couple sought medical advice regarding their infertility.

CONTEXTUAL

Advances in reproductive medicine have provided new options for couples struggling with infertility to start a family.

COMPLEX

While often discussed as a female health issue, infertility affects men and women in roughly equal proportions, frequently stemming from a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.

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Origin

From Middle French infertilité, from Late Latin infertilitas.

Usage

Often used in medical contexts; frequently paired with the preposition 'in' when referring to a specific group.

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