| 词汇 | gynecomastia |
| 释义 | gynecomastia noun[ U ] medical USspecialized(UKgynaecomastia)us/ˌɡaɪ.nə.koʊˈmæs.ti.ə/uk /ˌɡaɪ.nɪ.kəʊˈmæst.i.ə/ the development of breast tissue in men: Gynecomastia is usually harmless but emotionally upsetting. Examples of gynecomastiagynecomastia In one small study, tea tree oil and lavender oil - common ingredients in shampoos, soaps, and lotions - was implicated in the development of childhood gynecomastia. From CBS News Doctors often recommend "watchful waiting" for gynecomastia that arises during puberty, as many cases go away on their own. From CBS News In some cases, gynecomastia is caused by a benign tumor of the pituitary known as a prolactinoma. From CBS News Gynecomastia is caused by a hormone imbalance between testosterone and estrogen. From CNN Gynecomastia is caused by excessive estrogen actions and is often the result of an increased ratio of estrogen to androgen. From CNN Up to 60 percent of men are believed to have breast enlargement, a.k.a. gynecomastia. From CBS News Other hormone-disrupting conditions that can result in gynecomastia include kidney failure, malnutrition, and thyroid disorders. From CBS News In one small study, tea tree oil and lavender oil - common ingredients in shampoos, soaps, and lotions - was recently implicated in the development of childhood gynecomastia. From CBS News Augmented estrogen levels in men decrease facial hair, promote gynecomastia, and cause impotence. In addition to hypogonadism, this condition can also manifest as galactorrhea and as gynecomastia in men. On the other hand, reproductive system dysfunction indicative of hypogonadism, such as amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea, galactorrhea, and gynecomastia due to breast tissue enlargement, is more tightly correlated with hyperprolactinemia. Similarly, in women decreased libido, gynecomastia, galactorrhea, amenorrhea, and anovulation are all negative outcomes of elevated prolactin levels that must be considered when selecting an antipsychotic therapy. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |
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