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gonads

/ˈɡəʊ.nædz/

/ˈɡoʊ.nædz/

gonadsnoun

gonads

/ˈɡəʊ.nædz/

/ˈɡoʊ.nædz/

Translations

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

reproductive organs

sex glands

gonadnoun

gonads

/ˈɡəʊ.næd/

/ˈɡoʊ.næd/

Translations

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

reproductive gland

sex gland

gonadadjective

Definitions

(attributive) Relating to a gonad or gonads.

Gonad development was monitored throughout the study.