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gynecomastia

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gy·ne·co·mas·ti·a  (gn-k-mst-, jn, jn-)
n.
Abnormal enlargement of the breasts in a male.
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Noun1.gynecomastia - excessive development of the breasts in males; usually the result of hormonal imbalance or treatment with certain drugs (including some antihypertensives)
abnormalcy, abnormality - an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies


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Gynecomastia (how it is called medically and technically) is an awkward medical condition.
Males suffer from an unfortunate condition known as Gynecomastia, which is also very commonly referred to as Man Boobs.
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