Gynecomastia
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| Gynecomastia | |
|---|---|
| Term | Gynecomastia |
| Short definition | Gynecologist (GY-neh-KAH-loh-jist) A physician who has specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive system |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Gynecomastia - (pronounced) (GY-neh-koh-MAS-tee-uh) The abnormal growth of mammary gland tissue in men. Gynecomastia in infants and boys can be caused by an imbalance in certain hormones. It can also be caused by conditions that affect hormones, such as B. tumors; malnutrition; kidney, liver or thyroid disease; or treatment with certain medications. It can occur at any age
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gynecomastia
- Wikipedia's article - Gynecomastia
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