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andropause
/ ˈændrəʊˌpɔːz /
noun
- the period, usually occurring between the ages of 45 and 55, during which a man's testosterone levels may fall, leading to a reduction in vigour and sexual drive Also calledmale menopause
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Origin of andropause1
C20: from andro- + ( meno ) pause
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