gonadotoxicity

Etymology

From gonado- + toxicity.

gonadotoxicity means toxicity to the gonads. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.

noun

Toxicity to the gonads.“However, the gonadotoxicity of ionizing radiation and chemotherapeutic drugs can frequently lead to premature ovarian failure (POF) and loss of endocrine and reproductive function, conditions with serious long-term hormone-related consequences and infertility.”