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infertility

n. inability to produce offspring due to a low fertility level in the male partner, the female partner, or both. Infertility is caused by physical problems; no evidence clearly shows a psychological cause, although maternal stress has been suggested as a factor. See also artificial insemination; in vitro fertilization. —infertile adj.

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