eunuchoidism

(ˈjuːnəkɔɪˌdɪzəm) na condition characterized by a lack of sexual characteristics caused by a hormonal imbalance

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eunuchoidism - the state of being a eunuch (either because of lacking testicles or because they failed to develop)male hypogonadismhypogonadism - 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

Eunuchoidism

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Eunuchoidism

a condition that arises out of a congenital or acquired (injury, gonorrheal or syphilitic affection) deficiency of the sex glands (as a consequence of their direct affection or a decrease in the production of gonadotropic hormones by the pituitary).

Eunuchoidism is encountered most often in males. Two forms, eunuchoid gigantism and eunuchoid obesity, are distinguished; a mixed type is ordinarily observed. The principal symptoms of eunuchoidism are growth disturbances, such as gigantism and skeletal disproportion (extremely long limbs— especially the legs); thin bones (dislocations and deformities of the joints are common—flexures, clubfoot, flat feet), narrow shoulders, broad pelvis (in women, a narrow pelvis); flabby musculature; considerable fat deposits in the region of the chest, abdomen, and hips; underdeveloped sex organs; weakly developed secondary sex characteristics (absence of facial, pubic, and axillary hair and a high-pitched voice); and a sharp reduction of sexual feeling. Eunuchoids are for the most part sluggish, dependent, and inactive, although their intellect is usually normal. The condition is treated by long-term hormone therapy.

L. M. GOL’BERG

eunuchoidism

[u´nŭ-koi-dizm] hypogonadism in a male; deficiency of the testes or of their secretion, with deficient secondary sex characters.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 hypogonadism" >hypergonadotropic hypogonadism.hypogonadotropic eunuchoidism hypogonadism" >hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.

eu·nuch·oid·ism

(yū'nŭ-koyd'izm), A state in which testes are present but fail to function normally; may be of gonadal or pituitary origin. Synonym(s): eunuchism (2) , male hypogonadism

eu·nuch·oid·ism

(yū'nŭ-koyd-izm) A state in which testes are present but fail to function normally; may be of gonadal or pituitary origin.

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noun the state of being a eunuch (either because of lacking testicles or because they failed to develop)

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