Definition of GYNECOMASTIA

gynecomastia

Plural: gynecomastias

Noun

  • excessive development of the breasts in males; usually the result of hormonal imbalance or treatment with certain drugs (including some antihypertensives)
  • Excessive development of breasts in men, resembling the breast development in women.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek γυνή (gunḗ, “woman”) and μαστός (mastós, “breast”).

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