Gonads

Gonads
Gonad Gon"ad, n.; pl. {Gonads}. [Gr. ? that which generates.] (Anat.) One of the masses of generative tissue primitively alike in both sexes, but giving rise to either an ovary or a testis; a generative gland; a germ gland. --Wiedersheim. [1913 Webster]

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  • gonads — Synonyms and related words: bag, ballocks, balls, basket, beard, breasts, cervix, clitoris, cod, cods, cullions, family jewels, female organs, genitalia, genitals, labia, labia majora, labia minora, lingam, lips, male organs, meat, nuts, nymphae …   Moby Thesaurus

  • Gonads — pl n testicles …   Dictionary of Australian slang

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  • gonads — go·nad || gəʊnæd n. sex gland …   English contemporary dictionary

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  • Development of the gonads — The prenatal development of the gonads is a part of the development of reproductive system and ultimately forms the testes in males and ovaries in females. They initially develop from the mesothelial layer of the peritoneum. The ovary is… …   Wikipedia

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