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infertility

[in-fer-til-i-tee] / ˌɪn fərˈtɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
unproductiveness
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Infertility is caused by a multitude of different factors, Dr. Rachel Jensen, ACOG’s Darney-Landy fellow, told Salon.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Infertility is a widespread problem: worldwide, one in eight couples fail to fulfil their desire to have children within a year -- or even at all.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2024

Infertility is usually diagnosed only after a couple have failed to conceive despite a year of trying.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2023

Infertility, or the inability to get pregnant after a year or more of trying, is a common problem.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2023

Infertility and prenatal mortality account for at least 40 per cent of the eggs laid, according to laboratory findings.

From Natural History of the Ornate Box Turtle, Terrapene ornata ornata Agassiz by Legler, John M.




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