Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia or Gynaecomastia,  /ˌɡaɪnɨkɵˈmæstiə/, is the abnormal development of large mammary glands in males resulting in breast enlargement. The term comes from the Greek γυνή gyné (stem gynaik-) meaning "woman" and μαστός mastós meaning "breast." The condition can occur physiologically in neonates (due to female hormones from the mother), in adolescence, and in the elderly (Both in adolescence and elderly it is an abnormal condition associat... More

Also known as:

  • Man boobs,
  • Bitch tits,
  • Male breast enlargement,
  • Gyno
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