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Where does “gynecomastia” come from?

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

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*gʷənā—

Words derived from “gynecomastia”

  • pseudogynecomastia
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