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Gonad

usgb/ˈɡəʊnæd/Volume
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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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