hypergonadism

hypergonadism
A clinical state resulting from enhanced secretion of gonadal hormones.

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hy·per·go·nad·ism .hī-pər-'gō-.nad-.iz-əm n excessive hormonal secretion by the gonads

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hy·per·go·nad·ism (hi″pər-goґnad-iz-əm) a condition caused by excessive secretion of gonadal (sex) hormones; manifestations include accelerated and precocious sexual development. See also hyperovarianism.

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