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gonad

UK
/ˈɡəʊ.næd/
US
/ˈɡoʊ.næd/

Translations

gonadnoun
gonads
pl
UK
/ˈɡəʊ.næd/
US
/ˈɡoʊ.næd/
gonadeTerme de biologie et d’anatomie.
In vertebrates, each gonad develops from embryonic tissue called the genital ridge.
Chez les vertébrés, chaque gonade se développe à partir d’un tissu embryonnaire appelé crête génitale.
Additional translations
couillesFamilier et vulgaire ; au pluriel, pour désigner les testicules. Par extension, courage ou cran.
Synonyms
sex gland
reproductive gland
ovary
testis
gonadadjective
UK
/ˈɡəʊ.næd/
US
/ˈɡoʊ.næd/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to gonads.
gonadiqueTerme technique, surtout en biologie et en médecine.
Gonad development was monitored throughout the study.
Le développement gonadique a été surveillé tout au long de l’étude.
Synonyms
gonadal
reproductive
genital
sexual
sex-related
ovarian
testicular
gonadsnoun

gonad

gonads
pl
UK
/ˈɡəʊ.nædz/
US
/ˈɡoʊ.nædz/
gonadesTerme d’anatomie et de biologie.
The gonads are responsible for producing the hormones that regulate reproduction.
Les gonades sont responsables de la production des hormones qui régulent la reproduction.
Synonyms
ovaries
sex glands
reproductive organs
testes

Definitions

gonadnoun
A reproductive gland (testis in males or ovary in females) that produces gametes in animals.
In vertebrates, each gonad develops from embryonic tissue called the genital ridge.
(slang, usually plural) The testicles; by extension, courage or nerve.
He finally found the gonads to confront his critics.
gonadadjective
(attributive) Relating to a gonad or gonads.
Gonad development was monitored throughout the study.
gonadsnoun
The organs in animals that produce gametes; specifically, the testes in males and the ovaries in females.
The gonads are responsible for producing the hormones that regulate reproduction.
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