eunuchoidism /eu·nuch·oid·ism/ (u´nik-oi-dizm) hypogonadism in a male; deficiency of the testes or of their secretion, with deficient secondary sex characters.
eunuchoidism
female eunuchoidism hypogonadism in which the ovaries fail to function at puberty, resulting in infertility, absence of development of secondary sex characteristics, infantile sexual organs, and excessive growth of the long bones.
hypergonadotropic eunuchoidism see under hypogonadism.
hypogonadotropic eunuchoidism see under hypogonadism.
eu·nuch·oid·ism (y  n -koi-d z m)n. A condition or state in which the testes are present but fail to function normally. |
eunuchoidism
[yo̅o̅′nəkoidiz′əm]
a condition resulting from a deficiency in the production or effectiveness of male hormones. The deficiency leads to sterility, abnormal tallness, small testes, and impaired development of secondary sexual characteristics, libido, and sexual potency.
eunuchoidism
deficiency of the testes or of their secretion, with impaired sexual power and eunuchoid signs.
hypergonadotropic eunuchoidism
that associated with secretion of high levels of gonadotropins, as in Klinefelter's syndrome.
hypogonadotropic eunuchoidism
that due to lack of gonadotropin secretion.
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