Gonad

/ˈɡəʊnæd/
noun

A part of living beings that makes the cells needed for reproducing, like sperm in males or eggs in females.

Males have two testes which are the primary male gonads.
Visual representation of "gonad" - A part of living beings that makes the cells needed for reproducing, like sperm in males or eggs in females.

Often appears as...

  • male gonads
  • female gonads

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noun

A part of living beings that makes the cells needed for reproducing, like sperm in males or eggs in females.

Males have two testes which are the primary male gonads.
Visual representation of "gonad" - A part of living beings that makes the cells needed for reproducing, like sperm in males or eggs in females.

Often appears as...

  • male gonads
  • female gonads

Usage tips

Technical

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Biological Role

Gonads are essential for reproduction and are often studied in biology and health education.

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Learning about gonad functions is crucial for understanding human reproduction.
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Gender-Specific

The word changes meaning depending on whether it's referring to male or female reproductive organs.

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During puberty, a female's gonads, or ovaries, begin to release eggs.
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Scientific Context

Gonad is used in scientific and medical contexts, but less often in everyday conversation.

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The endocrinologist explained the hormone production in the gonads.
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Biological Role

Gonads are essential for reproduction and are often studied in biology and health education.

Illustration for Biological Role
Learning about gonad functions is crucial for understanding human reproduction.
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Gender-Specific

The word changes meaning depending on whether it's referring to male or female reproductive organs.

Illustration for Gender-Specific
During puberty, a female's gonads, or ovaries, begin to release eggs.
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Scientific Context

Gonad is used in scientific and medical contexts, but less often in everyday conversation.

Illustration for Scientific Context
The endocrinologist explained the hormone production in the gonads.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Biological Role

Gonads are essential for reproduction and are often studied in biology and health education.

Illustration for Biological Role
Learning about gonad functions is crucial for understanding human reproduction.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Gender-Specific

The word changes meaning depending on whether it's referring to male or female reproductive organs.

Illustration for Gender-Specific
During puberty, a female's gonads, or ovaries, begin to release eggs.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Scientific Context

Gonad is used in scientific and medical contexts, but less often in everyday conversation.

Illustration for Scientific Context
The endocrinologist explained the hormone production in the gonads.
Visual representation of the word "Gonad"

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