anorchism

/ænˈɒrkɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The absence or nonexistence of an organ or a part of the body, especially the absence of the gonads.

“The rare condition of anorchism in individuals is often a result of genetic factors or medical procedures.”

Synonyms

  • gonadal dysgenesis
  • hypogonadism

Antonyms

  • gonadal hyperplasia
  • hypergonadism