Definition

A medical condition where a man has no sperm in his semen, which can affect fertility.

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with azoospermia after analyzing his semen sample.

Conversation

Hey, have you heard about azoospermia?

Yeah, I read that it means there's no sperm in the semen.

That's right! It's a pretty serious condition for anyone trying to conceive.

Definitely, I can see how it would be really challenging.

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Root Explanation

Azoospermia is formed from "a-" (meaning without) and "zoon" (from Greek, meaning animal or living being) and "sperma" (from Greek, meaning seed or sperm). The term describes a condition characterized by the absence of sperm in the semen, literally meaning 'without living seeds.'

Memory Tip

Think of 'a-' meaning without, and 'sperma' meaning seed — this helps you remember that azoospermia refers to a condition where there are no seeds (sperm) present.

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