Oligospermia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008223",
  "term": "Oligospermia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A condition in males characterized by a low concentration of spermatozoa in the ejaculate. This reduced sperm count can impair male fertility, as fewer sperm are available to fertilize an egg. According to World Health Organization guidelines, a sperm concentration below 15 million sperm per milliliter is considered oligospermic.",
  "synonyms": [
    "oligospermatism",
    "oligozoospermia"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "ejaculation",
    "spermatozoon"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 786 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/oligospermia/"
}