infertility
noun/ɪnfərˈtɪlɪti/
Frequency rank: #10,852 most common English word
Meaning
the condition of being unable to produce children or offspring
Example sentence
The couple visited a specialist to discuss treatment options for their infertility.
Synonyms & related words
- sterility
- barrenness
- childlessness
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