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gonad

/ˈɡəʊ.næd/

/ˈɡoʊ.næd/

gonadnoun

gonads

/ˈɡəʊ.næd/

/ˈɡoʊ.næd/

Translations

гонада

The gonad is an organ that produces gametes.

Гонада — это орган, который производит гаметы.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

testis

ovary

reproductive gland

sex gland

gonadadjective

/ˈɡəʊ.næd/

/ˈɡoʊ.næd/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to gonads.

Definitions

(attributive) Relating to a gonad or gonads.

Gonad development was monitored throughout the study.

Synonyms

gonadsnoun

gonad

gonads

/ˈɡəʊ.nædz/

/ˈɡoʊ.nædz/

Translations

гонады

The gonads are responsible for producing gametes.

Гонады отвечают за производство гамет.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

testes

ovaries

reproductive organs

sex glands