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hypogonadism
(hi″po-goŽnad-iz-әm)
decreased functional activity of the gonads, with retardation of growth, sexual development, and secondary sex characters. Called also hypogenitalism.
hypergonadotropic hypogonadism
that associated with secretion of high levels of gonadotropins, as in Klinefelter syndrome. Called also hypergonadotropic eunuchoidism.
hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
that due to lack of gonads or of gonadotropin secretion. Called also hypogonadotropic eunuchoidism.

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