hypotestosteronemic

English

Etymology

hypotestosteronemia +‎ -ic

Adjective

hypotestosteronemic (comparative more hypotestosteronemic, superlative most hypotestosteronemic)

1. (pathology) Of, pertaining to, or characterised by hypotestosteronaemia.
   • 2013, Jose Florante J. Leyson, Sexual Rehabilitation of the Spinal-Cord-Injured Patient, Humana Press - Clifton & New Jersey, page 466

     Siroky has stated that testosterone is responsible for libido in both sexes, and demonstrated that its administration to hypotestosteronemic males augmented sexual fantasizing and improved their sexual satisfaction.

   • 2009, Peter G. Kopelman • Ian D. Caterson • William H. Dietz, Obesity in Adults and Children, Wiley Blackwell - A John Wiley & Sons, LTD, Publication, page 243

     As previously reported, this may be partly explained by the hypotestosteronemic state, which represents a true functional state of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.

   • 2001, A. R. Genazzani, Hormone Replacement Therapy and Cardiovascular Disease - The Current Status of Research and Practice - Controversial Issues in Climacteric Medicine Series, International Menopause Society, page 113

     Testosterone was infused directly into the coronary arteries of these men (all the men were hypotestosteronemic with testosterone levels below 11 nmol/l). Testosterone was expected to have no effect or even to cause vasoconstriction.

Synonyms

• hyperestrogenemic

See also

• hypertestosteronemic
• hypoestrogenemic
• hyperestrogenemic