gynecomastia

[ jin-i-koh-mas-tee-uh, gahy-ni-, jahy-ni- ]

noun

1. abnormal enlargement of the breast in a male.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gynecomastia¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1880–85; gyneco-, mast-, -ia

Example Sentences

Gynecomastia or hypertrophy of the mammæ is still more frequent in male criminals.

From Project Gutenberg