A patient with gynecomastia has ________
A) an enlarged penis
B) an enlarged prostate
C) enlargement of the male breast
D) enlarged testicles
C
Explanation: A) Gynecomastia does not involve the penis.
B) Gynecomastia does not involve the prostate gland.
C) Correct! Gynec/o- means "female" and mast/o- means "breast." The male breast is enlarged to resemble a female breast.
D) Gynecomastia does not involve the testicles.
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