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Gynecomastia

Also called Male breast development

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An abnormal benign proliferation of glandular breast tissue in males, caused by an imbalance between estrogen and androgen action.

Korean

여성형 유방증

에스트로겐과 안드로겐 불균형으로 인한 남성의 유선 조직 비정상적 비대.

French

Gynécomastie

Prolifération bénigne anormale de tissu glandulaire mammaire chez l'homme, causée par un déséquilibre entre l'action des œstrogènes et des androgènes.

Word parts

  • gynec/oRoot(Greek) Female, woman
  • mast/oRoot(Greek) Breast
  • -iaSuffix(Latin) Condition, state

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