sterility

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние отсутствия живых микроорганизмов или неспособность производить потомство.

A noun referring to the state of being free from living microorganisms, or the inability to produce offspring.

uncountable

1. Freedom from germsB2formalmedical

   The condition of being completely free from bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms that could cause infection.

   Стерильность

   • The surgeon ensured the sterility of all instruments before the operation.
   • Sterility of the laboratory environment is crucial for the experiment.
   • The packaging guarantees sterility until the seal is broken.

   Synonymsasepsissterileness

   Antonymscontaminationinfectionsepsis

2. Inability to reproduceB2formalmedical

   The condition of being unable to produce children or offspring, either in humans or other living organisms.

   Бесплодие

   • The couple sought medical advice to understand the causes of sterility.
   • Sterility in males can be caused by various genetic factors.
   • Advances in medicine have helped many couples overcome sterility issues.

   Synonymsbarrennessinfertility

   Antonymsfecundityfertility