hypergonadotropic hypogonadism

hypergonadotropic hypogonadism
hypogonadism due to defective development or function of the gonads, with elevated levels of pituitary gonadotropins; usually there is some type of androgen insensitivity syndrome with steroid hormone receptor defects. Klinefelter syndrome is one type. Called also primary h.

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