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infertiliteit
Definitions
1
noun
The
inability
to
conceive
children
or
young
,
or
to
produce
offspring
.
The
couple
sought
medical
advice
due
to
their
infertility
.
Infertility
can
be
caused
by
various
factors
,
including
age
and
health
conditions
.
They
explored
different
treatments
to
overcome
infertility
.
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Language
Latin
Word parts
in (not) + fertilis (fertile)
Originally meant
not fertile
Background
The term 'infertility' comes from the Latin word 'infertilitas', which means the inability to produce offspring. It has been used in medical contexts to describe reproductive challenges.