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andropause

nounfeminine/ɐ̃.dɾu.ˈpaw.zɐ/medium

an·dro·pau·sa

Definition

Set of physical and psychological changes associated with the gradual decline in testosterone production in men, around middle age.
Many men experience fatigue and mood changes during andropause.
Andropause is not as clearly demarcated as female menopause.
Common collocations
andropause symptomsentering andropauseandropause treatment

Etymology

Do grego 'andros' (homem) + 'pausis' (cessação).

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