PoliticsJuly 15, 2026
hypogonadism
/ˌhaɪpoʊˈɡoʊnædɪzəm/
Definition
A medically diagnosed condition in which the sex glands produce little or no hormones, specifically referring to clinically low testosterone in this context.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'hypo-' (under) and 'gonad' (seed/reproducive gland), combined with the suffix '-ism' to denote a medical condition. It entered medical English in the early 20th century to describe physiological underactivity of the gonads.
In the news
The article uses the term to contrast medically necessary testosterone therapy for actual clinical deficiency against broader, less evidence-based use for general performance enhancement.
Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone
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