Abnormal development of a gonad (ovary or testicle). Men with gonadal dysgenesis have a greater risk of developing testicular cancer. Gonadal dysgenesis is usually part of a genetic syndrome.
( goh-NA-dul dis-JEH-neh-sis )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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