pseudogynecomastia

pseudogynecomastia
Enlargement of the male breast by an excess of adipose tissue without any increase in breast tissue. [pseudo- + G. gyne, woman, + mastos, breast]

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pseu·do·gyn·e·co·mas·tia (soo″do-jin″ə-ko-masґte-ə) an excess of adipose tissue in the male breast with no increase in glandular tissue. Cf. gynecomastia.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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