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Noun: gynecomastia  ,gI-nu-kow'mas-tee-u
Usage: N. Amer (elsewhere: gynaecomastia)
  1. Excessive development of the breasts in males; usually the result of hormonal imbalance or treatment with certain drugs (including some antihypertensives)
    "The teenager sought medical advice for his gynecomastia";
    - gynaecomastia [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: gynecomastias

Type of: abnormalcy [US], abnormality

Encyclopedia: Gynecomastia