andropause
English edit
Etymology edit
From andro- + -pause, based on menopause.
Noun edit
andropause (uncountable)
- (medicine, endocrinology) The male equivalent of the menopause in women; characterized by a decline in libido and overall energy.
Synonyms edit
informal
Translations edit
male equivalent of the menopause
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French edit
Etymology edit
From andro- + -pause, based on ménopause.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
andropause f (usually uncountable, plural andropauses)
Italian edit
Noun edit
andropause f pl
- plural of andropausa