Gonads: meaning, definitions and examples

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gonads

[ ˈɡoʊnædz ]

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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.

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informal

A slang term referring to a person's courage, strength, or determination.

Synonyms

bravery, courage, guts

Examples of usage

He showed some serious gonads by standing up to the bully.
She has the gonads to take on any challenge.

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.