hypogonadism

American  

[hahy-puh-goh-na-diz-uhm, -gon-a-] / ˌhaɪ pəˈgoʊ næˌdɪz əm, -ˈgɒn æ- /

Also hypogonadia

noun

Pathology.

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

2. a manifestation of this, as delayed pubescence or Klinefelter's syndrome.

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Etymology

Origin of hypogonadism

First recorded in 1915–20; hypo- + gonad + -ism

Example Sentences

But they appear to resolve decades of contradictory findings about the heart safety of testosterone treatment for men who have a medical condition called androgen deficiency, or hypogonadism.

From New York Times

Testosterone was isolated and synthesized in 1935 and first used to treat hypogonadism in men as well as tumor growth in women.

From Salon

Unless someone has hypogonadism brought on by chemotherapy, infection or another serious medical condition, the FDA discourages its use.

From Seattle Times

One brother died young of kidney failure after suffering from blindness, obesity, hypogonadism and mental deficiency; the other suffered longer after kidney dialysis machines became available.

From Washington Post

There were just five TUEs other than for ADHD: two for hypogonadism and one each for altitude sickness, hypertension and sleep disorder.

From Seattle Times