Definition

Noun: A medical condition characterized by a low sperm count in a man's semen. It is a common cause of male infertility, where the concentration of spermatozoa is below the threshold considered normal for fertility.

Usage

This term is used exclusively in medical and clinical contexts to describe a specific diagnostic finding related to male reproductive health. It is a formal, technical term.

Examples

• The fertility test revealed oligospermia, explaining their difficulty in conceiving.
• Oligospermia can sometimes be improved through lifestyle changes or medical treatment.
• The doctor diagnosed him with oligospermia after analyzing the semen sample.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often quantified or qualified in medical literature (e.g., , ).
• It is frequently discussed in contrast to azoospermia (the complete absence of sperm in semen).

Variants and Related Words

• Oligospermic (adjective): Relating to or affected by oligospermia.
  • The patient received treatment for his oligospermic condition.

Synonyms

• Low sperm count (this is the common, non-technical equivalent phrase).

Antonyms

• Normospermia: A normal sperm count in semen.
• Polyspermia: An unusually high concentration of sperm in semen (less commonly used).

Noun

1. insufficient spermatozoa in the semen