hypogonadism

hy·po·go·nad·ism

 (hī′pō-gō′năd-ĭz′əm, -gŏn′ə-dĭz′əm)

n.

Inadequate functioning of the testes or ovaries as manifested by deficiencies in gametogenesis or the secretion of gonadal hormones.

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hy•po•gon•ad•ism

(ˌhaɪ pəˈgoʊ næˌdɪz əm, -ˈgɒn æ-)

n. Pathol.

1. diminished hormonal or reproductive functioning in the testes or the ovaries.

2. a manifestation of this, as delayed pubescence.

[1915–20]

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Noun

1.

hypogonadism - incompetence of the gonads (especially in the male with low testosterone); results in deficient development of secondary sex characteristics and (in prepubertal males) a body with long legs and a short trunk eunuchoidism, male hypogonadism - the state of being a eunuch (either because of lacking testicles or because they failed to develop) Kallman's syndrome - hypogonadism with anosmia; a congenital sexual disorder that prevents the testicles from maturing at puberty incompetence - inability of a part or organ to function properly

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