andrology

American  

[an-drol-uh-jee] / ænˈdrɒl ə dʒi /

noun

1. the study of the functions and diseases peculiar to males, especially of the reproductive organs.

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andrology British  

/ ænˈdrɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of medicine concerned with diseases in men, esp of the reproductive organs

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Other Word Forms

• andrologist noun

Etymology

Origin of andrology

First recorded in 1970–75; andro- + -logy

Example Sentences

Allan Pacey, a professor of andrology at Sheffield University, has published two large studies on the factors that affect sperm quality and found similar links to tight underwear.

From The Guardian • Aug. 8, 2018

“There’s no funding. There’s none,” said Dr. Sarah Vij, who specializes in male infertility and andrology at the Cleveland Clinic.

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2018

Allan Pacey, professor of andrology at the University of Sheffield, said more research is needed to properly understand the relationship between fertility problems in men and other health issues.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2018

Infertility stalks up to 15% of Chinese couples, according to Jiang Hui, the director of andrology at Peking University’s Third Hospital in the Chinese capital, which officially unveiled a new sperm bank in August.

From Time • Sep. 21, 2016

"My advice would be everything in moderation," Allan Pacey, head of andrology for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals in the United Kingdom, told BBC.

From US News • Feb. 5, 2013