antifertility

American

[an-tee-fer-til-i-tee, an-tahy-] / ˌæn ti fərˈtɪl ɪ ti, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

Pharmacology.

of or relating to a substance that inhibits the ability to produce offspring; contraceptive.

Etymology

Origin of antifertility

anti- + fertility

Example Sentences

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He noted that some Pakistanis still believe the vaccine is a secret antifertility drug.

From Washington Post

The leaders said they believed the vaccines could be contaminated with an antifertility agent meant to sterilize the population, as well as with HIV, and immunizations stopped.

From US News

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