Relating to or promoting the growth and function of the gonads through hormonal action.
From Greek 'gonad-' (reproductive organ) plus 'trophe' (nourishment, growth) plus '-ic,' literally 'nourishing the gonads.'
This medical adjective reveals that ancient Greeks were thinking about growth and nourishment when they named body parts—the word structure literally means 'feeding the reproductive system'!
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