adjective
- relating to or affecting the gonads (reproductive glands that produce sex cells and hormones)
Usage: medical/anatomical term; used in clinical and scientific contexts
Examples
- The doctor examined the patient for gonadal dysfunction.
- Gonadal hormones play a crucial role in sexual development.
- Exposure to certain chemicals can damage gonadal tissue.
- The endocrinologist specializes in gonadal disorders.
- Gonadal cancer requires immediate medical attention.
- Puberty involves significant gonadal changes in adolescents.