Azoospermia Meaning and Definition
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Azoospermia
Azoospermia
Pronunciation
/əˌzoʊspermɪə/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A condition in which a male lacks sperm in his semen, making it impossible for him to fertilize an egg.
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with azoospermia after conducting a semen analysis.
- Azoospermia is often treated with assisted reproductive technology such as in vitro fertilization.
Synonyms
- Oligospermia
Antonyms
- Hyper spermia
Etymology
Azoospermia comes from the Greek words “azoos”, meaning “without”, and “spermia”, meaning “seed” or “sperm”.
Usage Notes
Azoospermia is often used in medical contexts to describe a condition affecting men’s fertility.
Cultural References
Azoospermia has been mentioned in several medical dramas and documentaries to raise awareness about male infertility.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
(None)
Related Words or Phrases
- Fertility
- Infertility
- Sperm count
Collocations
- Azoospermia treatment
- Azoospermia diagnosis
Frequency of Use
Azoospermia is a relatively rare term, but it is used frequently in medical contexts to discuss male infertility.
Common Misspellings
- Azurumia
- Azospermy