sperm count
noun
biology
: the number of active sperm produced by a man's body
a low/high sperm count
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Endocrine disruptors interfere with the human reproductive system, leading to genital and reproductive malformations as well as female infertility and a decline in sperm count, according to the Endocrine Society.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
Discuss Prescription Medications With a Healthcare Provider Certain prescription medications affect sperm count.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
From 1973 to 2011, the sperm count of people in the Western world decreased significantly.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
Having a high enough sperm count is important for increasing your chances of achieving pregnancy.4
What Causes Hyperspermia?
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 3 Feb. 2025
Discuss Prescription Medications With a Healthcare Provider Certain prescription medications affect sperm count.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
From 1973 to 2011, the sperm count of people in the Western world decreased significantly.
—Anju Goel, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
Having a high enough sperm count is important for increasing your chances of achieving pregnancy.4
What Causes Hyperspermia?
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for sperm count
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“Sperm count.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sperm%20count. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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