gynecomastia

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A medical condition characterized by excessive development of breast tissue in males: Gynecomastia refers to the benign enlargement of the glandular tissue in the male breast, typically resulting from an imbalance between estrogen and androgen hormones or as a side effect of certain medications.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The adolescent boy was diagnosed with gynecomastia, which is common during puberty due to hormonal changes.
    • Gynecomastia can be a side effect of some prescription drugs used for heart conditions.
    • The doctor explained that the patient's gynecomastia was likely caused by a hormonal imbalance.
Advanced Usage
  • "Pubertal gynecomastia": refers to breast enlargement that occurs in boys during adolescence, which often resolves on its own.
    • Pubertal gynecomastia is common and usually temporary.
  • "Drug-induced gynecomastia": specifies breast enlargement caused as a side effect of medication.
    • The physician reviewed his medications to determine if he had drug-induced gynecomastia.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gynecomastic (adj): relating to or affected by gynecomastia.
    • The patient presented with gynecomastic tissue.
Synonyms
  • Male breast enlargement: a descriptive synonym for the condition.
  • Benign mammary hyperplasia in males: a more clinical term.
Notes on Meaning
  • Gynecomastia specifically refers to glandular tissue growth. It is distinct from pseudogynecomastia (or lipomastia), which is breast enlargement due to fat accumulation without glandular proliferation, often associated with obesity.
    • An ultrasound can help differentiate true gynecomastia from pseudogynecomastia.
Noun
  1. excessive development of the breasts in males; usually the result of hormonal imbalance or treatment with certain drugs (including some antihypertensives)