sex gland

noun

: gonad

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1916, in the meaning defined above

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“Sex gland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sex%20gland. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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sex gland

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: gonad

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sex gland

noun

: gonad

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