Gonads: meaning, definitions and examples
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gonads
[ ˈɡoʊnædz ]
anatomy
The organs in the reproductive system that produce gametes (sperm in males and eggs in females) and secrete sex hormones.
Synonyms
reproductive organs, sex glands
Examples of usage
- The gonads play a crucial role in the process of reproduction.
- Testosterone is produced in the male gonads.
Translations
Translations of the word "gonads" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gônadas
🇮🇳 जनन ग्रंथियाँ
🇩🇪 Gonaden
🇮🇩 gonad
🇺🇦 гонади
🇵🇱 gonady
🇯🇵 性腺 (せいせん)
🇫🇷 gonades
🇪🇸 gónadas
🇹🇷 gonadlar
🇰🇷 생식샘 (saengsiksaem)
🇸🇦 الغدد التناسلية
🇨🇿 pohlavní žlázy
🇸🇰 pohlavné žľazy
🇨🇳 性腺
🇸🇮 spolne žleze
🇮🇸 kynkirtlar
🇰🇿 гонадалар
🇬🇪 გონადები
🇦🇿 gonadlar
🇲🇽 gónadas
Word origin
The term 'gonads' originates from the Greek word 'gonade' meaning 'seed' or 'reproductive organs'. The concept of gonads has been recognized in ancient medical practices and has evolved over centuries to its current anatomical and slang usage.