Definition of hypogonadism in English:
hypogonadism
nounˌhʌɪpə(ʊ)ˈɡəʊnadɪz(ə)mˌhīpōˈɡōnaˌdizəm
mass nounMedicine Reduction or absence of hormone secretion or other physiological activity of the gonads (testes or ovaries).
Example sentencesExamples
- Medical disorders such as Cushing's syndrome, hypothyroidism and hypogonadism rarely cause obesity.
- Measurements of thyroid hormone and cortisol levels should be considered because hypogonadism may occur with pituitary aplasia.
- Routine laboratory screening for hypogonadism is not recommended in patients without clinical symptoms or signs.
- Accordingly, we determined prevalence and impact of hypogonadism on health-related quality of life in men with COPD.
- The causes of osteoporosis in men include hypogonadism, glucocorticoid excess, medications and lifestyle factors.
Derivatives
adjective
Medicine In the first study, 25 of 36 patients were hypogonadal.
Example sentencesExamples
- The drug also was approved for use by men with primary or hypogonadal osteoporosis who are at high risk for fractures.
- False-positive levels occur in hypogonadal states and with marijuana use.
- Testosterone replacement of healthy, hypogonadal men is associated with a small increase in serum prostate-specific antigen level.
- Of 38 hypogonadal patients, 29 had a concentration of LH that was low or normal, suggesting hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism.
adjective & noun
Medicine I've noticed that the topic of panic attacks shows up a lot with us hypogonadics.