Hypogonadism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypogonadism is a noun meaning A sexual reproductive system impairment characteristic of gonadal dysfunction; defective sex hormone production by the gonads (ovaries or testes).
Meaning
A sexual reproductive system impairment characteristic of gonadal dysfunction; defective sex hormone production by the gonads (ovaries or testes).
Example Sentences
Men may also have fertility challenges, especially if their hypogonadism was caused by anabolic steroid use.
Word Forms
- hypogonadisms
Antonyms for hypogonadism
Common opposites include hypergonadism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypogonadotropic, hypergonadotropic, hypogonadotropism, gonadodysgenesis, hypergonadism, hypergonadotropinemia.
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