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ZoologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationGenetic DisordersEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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The abnormal condition when the vestigial mammary glands of man become female like is called:

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Gynaecomastia is the development of enlarged breast  in the males.  The term comes from the Greek gyne meaning "woman" and mastos meaning "breast".  It is due to excessive secretion of female sex hormones (estrogens) in males. Decreased level of testosterone may also lead to gynaecomastia.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Principles of Inheritance and VariationSubtopic:Genetic Disorders
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