noun
- reproductive organs that produce gametes (sex cells) and hormones, such as ovaries and testes
Usage: biological/medical term
Examples
- The gonads develop during embryonic growth.
- Hormones produced by the gonads regulate sexual development.
- In mammals, male gonads are called testes and female gonads are called ovaries.
- The doctor explained how the gonads function in reproduction.
- Certain medical conditions can affect gonad development.
- The biology textbook described the role of gonads in the endocrine system.