Gonal

/ˈɡoʊnəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or concerning the gonads or reproductive glands.

Etymology

From gonad (Greek gonos 'seed') + -al (Latin suffix forming adjectives). This is a straightforward adjectival form derived from the noun gonad.

Kelly Says

While 'gonadal' is much more common in modern English, 'gonal' shows up in older scientific papers—it's one of those shorter forms that languages sometimes try out before settling on a standard!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.