Gonad (Noun)
Meaning
A gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The gonad of a male animal is typically responsible for producing sperm cells.
- In humans, the gonads are the testes in males and the ovaries in females.
- The gonad of a female insect is usually located near the ovipositor.
- Gonads are the primary reproductive organs in many animal species, including fish and amphibians.
- The development of the gonad is a critical step in the reproductive cycle of many organisms.