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gynecomastia

gy·ne·co·mastia

UK/ˌɡaɪ.nɪ.kəʊˈmæs.tɪə/ US/-kə-/ uncommon us

noun

1.

excessive development of the breasts in males; usually the result of hormonal imbalance or treatment with certain drugs (including some antihypertensives)

Origin

Internationalism. From gyneco- + -mastia.

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