Sterility

Pronunciation: /stərˈɪlɪtiː/

Sterility (noun)

  1. The state of not being able to produce children or new life, often because of health or biological problems.
  2. The condition of being completely free from living germs, especially in medical tools or lab equipment.
  3. A lack of useful results or growth, where efforts do not lead to progress or change.

Examples

  • The doctor explained her sterility after tests.
  • His sterility made planning a family difficult.