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sterility (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /stəˈrɪləti/

The condition of being unable to conceive or produce offspring; infertility.

The drug was tested for its potential to cause sterility in male subjects.
A diagnosis of primary sterility was given after extensive medical tests.
Concerns about environmental toxins leading to widespread sterility were raised.

sterility in (prepositional phrase): The state of being unable to reproduce or being free from microorganisms, within a specific context or group. — "There is a growing concern about male sterility in populations exposed to certain chemicals."
sterility of (prepositional phrase): The condition of lacking life, creativity, or microorganisms belonging to a particular thing. — "The sterility of the desert landscape was both beautiful and intimidating."

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