gynecomasty
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gynecomasty — noun /ɡaɪnɪkəˈmæsti/ The condition of a man developing breasts of a size and functionality of a womans … Wiktionary
gynecomastia, gynecomasty — Excessive development of the male mammary glands, due mainly to ductal proliferation with periductal edema; frequently secondary to increased estrogen levels, but mild g. may occur in normal adolescence. [gyneco + G. mastos, breast] refeeding g.… … Medical dictionary
gynecomastia — /jin i koh mas tee euh, guy ni , juy ni /, n. abnormal enlargement of the breast in a male. Also, gynecomasty /jin i keuh mas tee, guy ni , juy ni /. [1880 85; < NL; see GYNECO , MAST , IA] * * * Breast enlargement in a male. It usually involves… … Universalium
