gonad

Thân thiện

A scientist points to a diagram of a gonad during a biology lecture.

Definition

Noun: 1. A primary sex gland that produces gametes (reproductive cells) and sex hormones. In animals, this refers specifically to the testis in males and the ovary in females.

Usage

The word "gonad" is a scientific and medical term used in biology, endocrinology, and medicine. It refers specifically to the organ responsible for producing sex cells (sperm or eggs) and hormones like testosterone or estrogen. - It is typically used in formal, academic, or clinical contexts. - It is a countable noun (e.g., the gonads, a gonad).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The development of the gonads is a key stage in embryonic growth.
  • The hormone is secreted directly by the gonad.
  • In many species, the health of the gonad is critical for reproduction.

Advanced Usage

• "Gonadal" (adjective): Pertaining to or involving the gonads.
  • Gonadal function can be affected by certain diseases.
• Used in compound terms within specialized fields (e.g., , a hormone that stimulates the gonads).

Variants and Related Words

• Gonadal (adj): Of or relating to a gonad or the gonads.
• Gonadectomy (n): The surgical removal of a gonad.
• Gonadotropin (n): A hormone that stimulates the gonads.

Synonyms

• Sex gland: A more general, less technical synonym.
• Testis (specifically for the male gonad).
• Ovary (specifically for the female gonad).

Related Phrases/Idioms

Note: As a precise anatomical term, "gonad" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. Its usage is almost exclusively literal and technical.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sex gland