gonad

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Etymology [edit]

Ancient Greek γονή (gonē, seed, begetting, birth, offspring), from γίγνεσθαι (gignesthai, be born).

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  • IPA: /ˈɡəʊ.næd/

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gonad (plural gonads)

  1. (anatomy) A sex organ that produces gametes; specifically, a testicle or ovary.
  2. (slang, in the plural) The testicles.

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