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gonad Synonyms
Another word for gonad
Choosing another word for gonad depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A primary reproductive organ, specifically a testis in males or an ovary in females, that produces gametes (sperm or ova) and sex hormones.
Usage Example
"During embryonic development, the undifferentiated sex gland eventually develops into either an ovary or a testis."
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sex gland
reproductive gland
• noun (Context 2)
A testicle (typically used in the plural in informal or slang contexts).
Usage Example
"The soccer player doubled over in pain after taking a direct hit to the gonads."
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testicle
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testis
ball
nut
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gonad. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gonad