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infertility vs sterility
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| infertilitynoun/ˌɪn.fərˈtɪl.ə.ti/ | Meaning the condition of being unable to have a baby | Goes with — | Example Many couples feel stressed and sad when they learn that infertility is the reason they have no children. |
| sterilitynoun/stəˈrɪl.ə.ti/ | Meaning being unable to have children or young; also being completely free from germs; also lack of new ideas | Goes with cause sterility | Example Some infections can cause sterility if they are not treated early. |
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