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gynecomastia
[jin-i-koh-mas-tee-uh, gahy-ni-, jahy-ni-]
noun
abnormal enlargement of the breast in a male.
Word History and Origins
Origin of gynecomastia1
Example Sentences
Some boys and young men who took Risperdal were affected by gynecomastia; they grew pendulous breasts.
The lawsuits generally accused J&J of failing to warn of the risk of a condition called gynecomastia associated with Risperdal, which they said the company marketed for off-label, unapproved uses with children.
Ouchi also alleges the boy was bullied by other youths in custody once his gynecomastia symptoms developed.
Certain medications, illegal drugs and alcohol can produce gynecomastia as well.
But he suffered a side effect: enlarged breasts, a condition called gynecomastia.
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