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
- Excessive development of breasts in males,...
Ancestry of “gynecomastia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | gyneco- | Alternative form of gynaeco- |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γυνή | woman, female; wife |
| 3 | Proto-Hellenic | *gʷənā | — |
Words derived from “gynecomastia”