Where does “gynecomastia” come from?

gynecomastia (English) comes from English gyneco-, from Ancient Greek γυνή, from Proto-Hellenic *gʷənā — woman.

gynecomastia (English): Excessive development of breasts in males,...

Definitions

  1. Excessive development of breasts in males,...

Ancestry of “gynecomastia”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englishgyneco-Alternative form of gynaeco-
2Ancient Greekγυνήwoman, female; wife
3Proto-Hellenic*gʷənāwoman

Words derived from “gynecomastia”

Every word from Proto-Hellenic *gʷənā →Every word from Ancient Greek γυνή →Every word from English gyneco- →