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hypergonadotropic hypogonadism

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hypogonadism /hy·po·go·nad·ism/ (-go´nad-izm) decreased functional activity of the gonads, with retardation of growth, sexual development, and secondary sex characters.
hypergonadotropic hypogonadism  that associated with high levels of gonadotropins, as in Klinefelter's syndrome.
hypogonadotropic hypogonadism  that due to lack of gonadotropin secretion.

hypergonadotropic hypogonadism
Primary hypogonadism A condition due to a lack of target organ response to pituitary hormones–eg, FSH and/or LH. See Hypogonadism.


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