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fertility drug

American  

noun

Pharmacology.
  1. a substance that enhances the ability to produce young.


fertility drug British  

noun

  1. any of a group of preparations used to stimulate ovulation in women hitherto infertile

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of fertility drug

First recorded in 1965–70

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In its own fact sheet, the White House estimated that the fertility drug discounts would save patients about $2,200 per cycle.

From Salon Oct. 19, 2025

The 26-year-old tested positive for the female fertility drug clomifene but claims "contamination" was to blame.

From BBC Dec. 13, 2022

Kalle Sauerland of Wasserman Boxing, which represents Eubank, said Benn tested positive for the female fertility drug clomifene at the end of August or beginning of September.

From Seattle Times Oct. 5, 2022

Numerous studies conducted years before Oz’s show had shown that the fertility drug does not cause weight loss, redistribute fat or suppress hunger.

From Washington Post Oct. 3, 2022

At the time, Mathis explained he had been using a male fertility drug.

From Washington Times Oct. 25, 2017

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