Hypogonadism
| Definition: |
Condition resulting from or characterized by abnormally decreased functional activity of the gonads, with retardation of growth and sexual development. |
| Notes: |
for male or female; do not routinely interpret hypogonadism in male as EUNUCHISM: use terminology of author |
| Also Called: |
Infantilism, Sexual |
Hypogonadism Categories.
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Eunuchism - The condition of being a eunuch or of having undeveloped sexual organs in which testicular hormones are not produced. (Dorland, 27th ed) |
Hypogonadism Definitions and Terms
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