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gonad
 Male or female sex gland that produces reproductive cells (sperm and eggs). 
Grammatical category Noun
Field Anatomy, physiology and embryology
Level of specialization High
Definition source glosario de Fertilidad
Gender relationship No
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Equivalents

Spanish

gónada

Valenciano

gònada
Associated concepts
Type of
organ
Examples
In humans, as in all mammals, the gonads are formed during the first weeks of the embryo development. 
In the adulthood, the gonads are involved in both gamete production and endocrine functions.
Collocations
WITH NOUNS
gonad functionality | differentiation | development
WITH VERBS
gonads secrete | produce | release
WITH ADJECTIVES
human | male | female | hermaphrodite || dysgenetic | undifferentiated gonad