infertility (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnfərˈtɪləti/
Definition
The state of not being able to conceive a child or produce offspring.
Examples
Infertility can be caused by a variety of medical conditions in both men and women.
The clinic specializes in diagnosing and treating infertility.
Many couples seek emotional support when dealing with infertility.
How to Use infertility
- infertility in (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies the group or population affected by infertility. — "Infertility in women over 40 can be more challenging to treat."
- infertility rate (collocation)
- The statistical measure of infertility within a population. — "The country has seen a rise in the infertility rate among young adults."
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