infertility

Meanings

• Noun

  The inability to conceive or carry a pregnancy to full term despite frequent, unprotected sexual intercourse.

  - "After years of trying to conceive, they were diagnosed with infertility."
  - "Infertility affects about 10% of couples in the United States."
  - "The causes of infertility can be medical, environmental, or lifestyle-related."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with infertility
adversity , insolvency , paucity , solvently , voluntarily

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Variants

List of all variants of infertility that leads to same result
infertile , infertilities , infertility

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Etymology

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From the Latin infertilis, meaning 'unfit for marriage' or 'unable to produce offspring'

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Trivia

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1. Infertility affects about 15% of couples worldwide.

2. The first successful in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure was performed in 1978.

3. Some common causes of infertility include ovulation disorders, structural problems with the fallopian tubes or uterus, and male factor infertility.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fertility: The ability to produce offspring. Opposite of infertility.

2. Infertility treatments: Various medical procedures and medications used to help couples conceive. Examples include IVF, intrauterine insemination (IUI), and fertility medications.

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Culture

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Infertility has been a significant theme in literature and art throughout history, often portrayed as a source of sadness, frustration, and longing. It has also been the subject of scientific research and medical advancements, leading to various treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF).

How to Memorize "infertility"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a couple trying to conceive for a long time, attending doctor appointments, and receiving disappointing news.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of sadness, disappointment, and hope.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'I Need Family' to remember the definition of infertility: Inability to 'N'eed 'F'amily.

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