Word: hypogonadism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hy
po
gon
ad
ism
Definition: A defect of the reproductive system that results in lack of function of the gonads (ovaries or testes).
Morphemes:
Affix: hypo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Deficient; less than normal.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὑπο-
Language: grc
Decoded: upo-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: denoting a small degree, gradual
Affix: gonad
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The testicles; one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γίγνομαι
Language: grc
Decoded: gignomai
Meaning: to be born
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade
Affix: -ism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of conditions or syndromes
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ισμός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ismos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns.