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gonad

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From Ancient Greek γονή (gonḗ, seed, begetting, birth, offspring), from γίγνεσθαι (gígnesthai, be born).

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gonad (plural gonads)

  1. (anatomy) A sex organ that produces gametes; specifically, a testicle or ovary.
    1. (slang, chiefly in the plural) A testicle.

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