1 azoospermia | Definition of azoospermia
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

azoospermia

noun
azo·​o·​sper·​mia | \ (ˌ)ā-ˌzō-ə-ˈspər-mē-ə How to pronounce azoospermia (audio) \

Definition of azoospermia

: absence of spermatozoa from the seminal fluid
Other Words from azoospermia Example Sentences Learn More about azoospermia

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of azoospermia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Our diagnosis was azoospermia due to Sertoli cell-only syndrome (which means the testicles fail to produce living sperm cells). — Molly Longman, refinery29.com, "I Was Told I'd Never Have A Biological Child. Now I'm Celebrating Father's Day.," 15 June 2019

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'azoospermia.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

First Known Use of azoospermia

1869, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for azoospermia

New Latin, from Greek azoos lifeless (from a- a- entry 2 + zōē life) + sperma semen, seed — more at sperm

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for azoospermia

azoospermia

noun
azo·​osper·​mia | \ ā-ˌzō-ə-ˈspər-mē-ə, ə-ˌzō- How to pronounce azoospermia (audio) \

Medical Definition of azoospermia

: absence of spermatozoa from the seminal fluid — compare aspermia

Other Words from azoospermia

azoospermic \ -​ˈspər-​mik How to pronounce azoospermic (audio) \ adjective

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!