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eunuchoid

eunuchoid

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A person with a tall, thin body and little facial hair from low male hormones
  • noun
  • /ˈjuːnəˌkɔɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : eunuchoide
  • Certain hormonal disorders can cause a person to develop eunuchoid features during adolescence.

Examples

  • The doctor described the patient as a eunuchoid because of his tall, slender build and long arms.

  • A eunuchoid may require specialized medical care to address underlying endocrine issues.

  • He was often described as eunuchoid due to his tall and slender frame.

  • Many eunuchoids exhibit a unique combination of height and limb proportions.

  • The doctor explained that his tall and slender build was indicative of being eunuchoid, often resulting from hormonal imbalances.

  • Some bodybuilders may exhibit eunuchoid features if their diets disrupt normal hormone levels, leading to unusual body proportions.

  • In historical contexts, those classified as eunuchoid often faced societal challenges due to their distinct physical appearance.

Surface Forms

eunuchoid singular
eunuchoids plural

Morphology

eunuchoid = eunuch (semi-transparent) = eunuch + oid

The form is transparently 'eunuch' + '-oid' meaning 'resembling a eunuch', but '-oid' is a less familiar scientific suffix for many learners.

Etymology

The word eunuchoid comes from eunuch, a man who was castrated, and the ending -oid, which means 'like', as in humanoid. So a eunuchoid is 'a person like a eunuch', used for someone with tall, thin features and little facial hair often caused by a hormone problem.