hypergonadism /hy·per·go·nad·ism/ (-go´nad-izm) abnormally increased functional activity of the gonads, with accelerated growth and precocious sexual development.
hypergonadism
hypergonadism [hi″per-go´nad-izm]
hypergonadism (hī´p
rgō´nad-izm),
hypergonadism
hy·per·go·nad·ism (h  p r-g  n d- zm, -g n-dzm)n. A condition marked by the enhanced secretion of gonadal hormones. |
hypergonadism
[-gō′nədiz′əm]
Etymology: Gk, hyper, gone, seed
excessive secretion of hormones from the ovaries or testes.
hypergonadism [hi″per-go´nad-izm]
abnormally increased functional activity of the gonads, with excessive growth and precocious sexual development.
hypergonadism (hī´p
rgō´nad-izm),n an excessive secretion of hormonal agents by the testes or ovaries. Gingival changes induced by the administration of estrogens and androgens include an increase in keratinization and hyperplasia of epithelial and connective tissue. (not current)
hypergonadism
abnormally increased functional activity of the gonads, with excessive growth and precocious sexual development.
hypergonadism
Any condition characterized by an ↑ end-organ–testes, ovaries response, or ↑ sensitivity to sex hormones
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