kallman's syndrome
Definition
Noun: A rare genetic condition characterized by hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (a failure to start or fully complete puberty due to a lack of sex hormone production) and an impaired sense of smell (anosmia). It is a congenital disorder that primarily affects sexual development.
Usage
"Kallman's syndrome" is a proper noun used as a medical term. It is always capitalized. It refers specifically to the combination of reproductive and olfactory symptoms.
Examples
- The patient's delayed puberty and inability to smell led to a diagnosis of Kallman's syndrome.
- Kallman's syndrome is caused by impaired production of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).
- Treatment for Kallman's syndrome often involves hormone replacement therapy.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used almost exclusively in medical, clinical, and scientific contexts.
- It is often discussed in relation to endocrinology, genetics, and developmental disorders.
Variants and Related Words
- Kallmann syndrome: An alternative spelling, often without the apostrophe.
- Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH): The broader endocrine condition of which Kallman's syndrome is a specific type (the type associated with anosmia).
- Congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism: A more general descriptive term.
Synonyms
- Olfactogenital dysplasia: A very rare, older synonym that describes the same combination of symptoms (smell and genital development).
Notes
- There are no idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specific medical term.
- It is distinct from isolated hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, as the presence of anosmia is a key diagnostic feature of Kallman's syndrome.
Noun
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hypogonadism with anosmia; a congenital sexual disorder that prevents the testicles from maturing at puberty
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