不ふ妊にん性せい

noun

infertility; sterility

Primarily used in veterinary or biological contexts for animals; also applicable to plants or soil. In human medicine, 不妊症 (ふにんしょう) is more common.

• この品ひん種しゅの牛うしは不ふ妊にん性せいが高たかいことで知しられている。

  This breed of cattle is known for its high infertility.

• 不ふ妊にん性せいの土ど壌じょうでは作さく物もつが育そだちにくい。

  Crops are difficult to grow in infertile soil.