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Noun: hypogonadism  ,hI-pu'gow-na,di-zum
  1. Incompetence of the gonads, especially in males with low testosterone; affects development of secondary sex characteristics
    "Hypogonadism can lead to delayed puberty in adolescent males"

Derived forms: hypogonadisms

Type of: incompetence

Encyclopedia: Hypogonadism