hypogonadism
Americannoun
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diminished hormonal or reproductive functioning in the testes or the ovaries.
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a manifestation of this, as delayed pubescence or Klinefelter's syndrome.
Etymology
Origin of hypogonadism
Example Sentences
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Previous research had revealed that mutations in genes associated with TACR3 led to a condition known as "congenital hypogonadism," resulting in reduced sex hormone production, including testosterone.
From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2024
True hypogonadism involves low testosterone levels as well as symptoms and often has a clear cause, such as a genetic syndrome, chemotherapy, head trauma or a pituitary tumor, Dr. Anawalt said.
From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2023
Testosterone was isolated and synthesized in 1935 and first used to treat hypogonadism in men as well as tumor growth in women.
From Salon • Dec. 6, 2022
Unless someone has hypogonadism brought on by chemotherapy, infection or another serious medical condition, the FDA discourages its use.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2022
Reality check: Testosterone treatments are approved by the Food and Drug Administration only for men with diagnosed hypogonadism, a failure to produce enough testosterone because of disorders of the testicles, pituitary gland or brain.
From Washington Post • Jun. 1, 2015
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