Cacospermia

/ˌkækoʊˈspɜːrmiə/ noun

Definition

A condition involving poor quality or defective sperm production in males.

Etymology

From Greek 'kakos' (bad) + 'sperma' (seed). This medical term was created in the 19th century to describe male fertility problems related to abnormal sperm.

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Cacospermia can involve low sperm count, poor mobility, or abnormal shape, and understanding it was crucial for developing modern fertility treatments that help millions of couples worldwide.

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