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oligospermia

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oligospermia [ˌɒlɪgəʊˈspɜːmɪə]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the condition of having less than the normal number of spermatozoa in the semen: a cause of infertility in men
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Noun1.oligospermia - insufficient spermatozoa in the semen
physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions


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Two patients developed pneumonia in the hospital, 3 patients developed late endocrine dysfunction, and 9 patients developed oligospermia (sperm deficiency).
High protein diet, on the other hand, is usually prescribed to men who have the medical condition called oligospermia or low sperm count.
Oligospermia is a condition where there is less than 20 million spermatazoa per millimeter, which is too little to ensure proper fertilization.
 
 
 
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