HYPOGONADISM
\hˌa͡ɪpə͡ʊɡˈɒne͡ɪdˌɪzəm], \hˌaɪpəʊɡˈɒneɪdˌɪzəm], \h_ˌaɪ_p_əʊ_ɡ_ˈɒ_n_eɪ_d_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
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incompetence of the gonads (especially in the male with low testosterone); results in deficient development of secondary sex characteristics and (in prepubertal males) a body with long legs and a short trunk
By Princeton University
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Condition resulting from or characterized by abnormally decreased functional activity of the gonads, with retardation of growth and sexual development.
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Olivopontocerebellar Atrophies
- group inherited disorders which share progressive ataxia combination with atrophy CEREBELLUM; PONS; inferior olivary nuclei. Additional features include RIGIDITY; NYSTAGMUS; RETINAL DEGENERATION; MUSCLE SPASTICITY; DEMENTIA; URINARY INCONTINENCE; OPHTHALMOPLEGIA. familial has an earlier onset (second decade) and may feature spinal cord atrophy. sporadic form tends to present in the fifth or sixth decade, is considered a clinical subtype MULTIPLE SYSTEM ATROPHY. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1085)