Azoospermia Meaning and Definition

: 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

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