Gynecomastia (Noun)
Meaning
Excessive development of the breasts in males; usually the result of hormonal imbalance or treatment with certain drugs (including some antihypertensives).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor explained to his patient that gynecomastia was a common side effect of the medication he had been prescribed for his high blood pressure.
- After years of struggling with the condition, the young man finally sought surgery to correct his gynecomastia and restore his self-confidence.
- Hormonal imbalances during puberty can sometimes lead to gynecomastia in adolescent boys, which usually resolves itself over time.
- Men who take anabolic steroids to build muscle mass are at increased risk of developing gynecomastia due to the hormone-altering effects of these substances.
- The surgeon specialized in treating cases of gynecomastia, using a combination of liposuction and gland excision to achieve a more masculine chest profile.