gonadal
|go-nad-al|
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/ɡoʊˈneɪdəl/
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/ɡəʊˈneɪdəl/
related to gonads
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gonadal' originates from the Greek word 'gonos,' meaning 'seed' or 'generation,' combined with the suffix '-al' indicating 'pertaining to.'
Historical Evolution
'gonos' transformed into the modern English word 'gonad,' and eventually became the adjective 'gonadal.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to 'seed' or 'generation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the gonads.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the gonads, the organs that produce gametes (sex cells).
The gonadal development is crucial for reproductive health.
Synonyms
reproductivegenital
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/16 05:48