Gynecomastia is the:

A) development of an excessive amount of hair.
B) production of excessive urine.
C) development of breast tissue in a male.
D) excessive growth of the body.


C) development of breast tissue in a male.
Gynecomastia is the development of breast tissue in a male. Hirsutism is an
excessive amount of hair. Polyuria is the production of excessive urine. Gigantism is excessive
growth of the body.

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