gonad

(gō′nad′)

noun

an organ or gland in animals that produces reproductive cells; esp., an ovary or testis

Origin: < ModL gonas (pl. gonades) < Gr gonē, a seed, generation < IE *gon- < base *ĝen-, to produce > genus

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noun

An organ in animals that produces gametes, especially a testis or ovary.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin gonas, gonad-

Origin: , from Greek gonos, procreation, genitals; see genə- in Indo-European roots

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