CEFR C1

infertility

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: sterility, barrenness, impotence

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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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