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gynecomastia

American  
[jin-i-koh-mas-tee-uh, gahy-ni-, jahy-ni-] / ˌdʒɪn ɪ koʊˈmæs ti ə, ˌgaɪ nɪ-, ˌdʒaɪ nɪ- /
Also gynecomasty

noun

  1. abnormal enlargement of the breast in a male.


Etymology

Origin of gynecomastia

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

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The lawsuits generally accused J&J of failing to warn of the risk of a condition called gynecomastia associated with Risperdal, which they said the company marketed for off-label, unapproved uses with children.

From Reuters Oct. 30, 2021

But he suffered a side effect: enlarged breasts, a condition called gynecomastia.

From Washington Post Oct. 9, 2019

Other side effects of rosuvastatin include the feminization of the breasts in men, known as gynecomastia, and—I can almost hear the internet’s reaction—a yellowing of the skin.

From Slate Sep. 15, 2016

I had a condition called gynecomastia – I had really big man boobs – and I got a surgery for it.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2015

Again after liberation, when the diet returned to normal and remained adequate, many hundreds of refeeding gynecomastia were seen, and lasted from one to eight months, before disappearing.

From Blood Brothers A Medic's Sketch Book by Rohlfing, Sam

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