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hypogonadism

/ˌhaɪ.pəʊˈɡəʊ.næd.ɪz.əm/

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noun

/ˌhaɪ.pəʊˈɡəʊ.næd.ɪz.əm/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся снижением функциональной активности гонад, приводящее к недостаточному развитию вторичных половых признаков и, у мальчиков до полового созревания, к телосложению с длинными ногами и коротким туловищем.

A medical condition characterized by reduced functional activity of the gonads, leading to deficient development of secondary sex characteristics and, in prepubertal males, a body with long legs and a short trunk.

uncountable

  1. Gonadal insufficiencyC2formalmedical

    A medical condition where the gonads (testes in males, ovaries in females) produce little to no sex hormones, leading to underdeveloped secondary sexual characteristics and, in prepubertal males, a body shape with long legs and a short trunk.

    ruГонадная недостаточность

    • The patient was diagnosed with hypogonadism after blood tests showed low testosterone levels.
    • Hypogonadism can be treated with hormone replacement therapy.
    • In prepubertal males, untreated hypogonadism may result in a eunuchoid body habitus.
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