gynecomastia

[ jin-i-koh-mas-tee-uh, gahy-ni-, jahy-ni- ]
/ ˌdʒɪn ɪ koʊˈmæs ti ə, ˌgaɪ nɪ-, ˌdʒaɪ nɪ- /

noun

abnormal enlargement of the breast in a male.
Also gyn·e·co·mas·ty [jin-i-kuh-mas-tee, gahy-ni-, jahy-ni-] /ˈdʒɪn ɪ kəˌmæs ti, ˈgaɪ nɪ-, ˈdʒaɪ nɪ-/.

Origin of gynecomastia

From New Latin, dating back to 1880–85; see origin at gyneco-, mast-, -ia

Words nearby gynecomastia

gynecoid, gynecoid pelvis, gynecol., gynecologist, gynecology, gynecomastia, gynecomorphous, gynecopathy, gynephobia, gynergen, gyniatrics

Example sentences from the Web for gynecomastia

  • Gynecomastia or hypertrophy of the mammæ is still more frequent in male criminals.

    Criminal Man |Gina Lombroso-Ferrero

Medical definitions for gynecomastia

gynecomastia
[ gī′nĭ-kō-măs′tē-ə, jĭn′ĭ- ]

n.

Abnormal enlargement of the male mammary glands, sometimes to the point of secreting milk.