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Gonadal dysgenesis
Pronunciation
Definition 1
Abnormal development of a gonad (ovary or testicle). Men with gonadal dysgenesis have a greater risk of developing testicular cancer. Gonadal dysgenesis is usually part of a genetic syndrome. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A congenital disorder characterized by the presence of extremely hypoplastic gonads preventing the development of secondary sex characteristics. (NCI Thesaurus)
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