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gonad

UK
/ˈɡəʊ.næd/
US
/ˈɡoʊ.næd/

Translations

gonadnoun
gonads
pl
UK
/ˈɡəʊ.næd/
US
/ˈɡoʊ.næd/
The gonad is an organ that produces gametes.
Гонада — это орган, который производит гаметы.
Synonyms
testis
ovary
reproductive gland
sex gland
gonadadjective
UK
/ˈɡəʊ.næd/
US
/ˈɡoʊ.næd/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to gonads.
Synonyms
gonadal
reproductive
genital
sexual
sex-related
ovarian
testicular
gonadsnoun

gonad

gonads
pl
UK
/ˈɡəʊ.nædz/
US
/ˈɡoʊ.nædz/
The gonads are responsible for producing gametes.
Гонады отвечают за производство гамет.
Synonyms
testes
ovaries
reproductive organs
sex glands

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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