sterility

• Nom désignant l'état de ce qui est stérile, c'est-à-dire soit l'absence de micro-organismes vivants, soit l'incapacité à produire une descendance.

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

indénombrable

1. Freedom from germsB2formalmedical

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

   Stérilité (absence de germes)

   • 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.

   Synonymesasepsissterileness

   Antonymescontaminationinfectionsepsis

2. Inability to reproduceB2formalmedical

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

   Stérilité (impossibilité de se reproduire)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbarrennessinfertility

   Antonymesfecundityfertility