gonad (Meaning)
gonad (n)
a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced
gonad (n.)
One of the masses of generative tissue primitively alike in both sexes, but giving rise to either an ovary or a testis; a generative gland; a germ gland.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gonad
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gonad Sentence Examples
- The testes and ovaries are the primary _gonads_ in mammals, responsible for producing gametes.
- In flowering plants, _gonads_ are the structures that produce pollen and ovules.
- The _gonads_ of hermaphroditic animals produce both male and female gametes.
- Disorders of the _gonads_ can lead to infertility and hormone imbalances.
- The _gonads_ develop from embryonic tissue during fetal development.
- The size and shape of the _gonads_ vary widely among different species.
- In some animals, the _gonads_ are located externally, while in others they are internal.
- The function of the _gonads_ is regulated by hormones produced by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.
- The removal of the _gonads_ (gonadectomy) can have significant effects on an animal's physiology and behavior.
- Research on the _gonads_ is important for understanding reproductive health and developing treatments for fertility issues.
FAQs About the word gonad
a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are producedOne of the masses of generative tissue primitively alike in both sexes, but giving rise to either an ovary or a
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No antonyms found.
The testes and ovaries are the primary _gonads_ in mammals, responsible for producing gametes.
In flowering plants, _gonads_ are the structures that produce pollen and ovules.
The _gonads_ of hermaphroditic animals produce both male and female gametes.
Disorders of the _gonads_ can lead to infertility and hormone imbalances.
