Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Inadequate functioning of the testes or ovaries as manifested by deficiencies in gametogenesis or the secretion of gonadal hormones.
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- noun A defect of the
reproductive system that results in lack of function of thegonads (ovaries or testes).
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- noun incompetence of the gonads (especially in the male with low testosterone); results in deficient development of secondary sex characteristics and (in prepubertal males) a body with long legs and a short trunk
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"We're talking about a lot of men here," adds Brannigan, who estimates that at least 5 million U.S. men are affected by late-onset hypogonadism, which is the clinical term for the condition.
Drug firms and doctors tout treatments for 'male menopause'; others are cautious Post 2010
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A condition called hypogonadism can affect men of any age.
Experts skeptical about testosterone for "male menopause" 2010
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A condition called hypogonadism can affect men of any age.
Experts skeptical about testosterone for "male menopause" 2010
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Low testosterone, also known as hypogonadism, is a condition in men characterized by the body's failure to produce normal amounts of the hormone testosterone.
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Low testosterone, also known as hypogonadism, is a condition in men characterized by the body's failure to produce normal amounts of the hormone testosterone.
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TDS, also known as hypogonadism, describes symptomatic patients with low serum testosterone levels (generally below 12 nmol / L) 2.
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Low testosterone, also known as hypogonadism, is a condition in men characterized by the body's failure to produce normal amounts of the hormone testosterone.
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Low testosterone, also known as hypogonadism, is a condition in men characterized by the body's failure to produce normal amounts of the hormone testosterone.
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Low testosterone, also known as hypogonadism, is a condition in men characterized by the body's failure to produce normal amounts of the hormone testosterone.
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Low testosterone, also known as hypogonadism, is a condition in men characterized by the body's failure to produce normal amounts of the hormone testosterone.
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