Gynecomastia

Alternative forms

• gynaecomastia
• gynaecomasty

Origin

From gynaeco-, from Ancient Greek γῠναικός (gunaikos, ""), a genitive of γυνή (gune, "woman") + μαστός (mastos, "breast").

Full definition of gynecomastia

Noun

1. (medicine) Excessive development of breasts in males, resembling the breast development in women.

Derived terms

• gyno
• pseudogynecomastia