gonad

• Órgano que produce gametos, o células sexuales, en los animales; en los vertebrados se refiere a los ovarios en las hembras y a los testículos en los machos.

A gland responsible for the production of gametes, or sex cells, in animals.

1. Reproductive glandC1formalmedical

   An organ that produces gametes (sex cells) and sex hormones in animals and humans.

   Gónada

   • The primary gonads in males are the testes, which produce sperm.
   • In females, the ovaries are the gonads that release eggs.
   • Hormones from the gonads regulate sexual development and reproduction.

   Sinónimossex gland