English
gynecomastic
From gyneco- + mastic.
Formed from gyneco- + mastic
Ancient Greek μαστιχάω ‘to chew’
Ancient Greek μαστίχη
Latin mastiche ‘mastic, gum’
Old French mastic
Middle English mastik ‘the resin of the mastic tree’
English mastic
Today it means
adj Of, relating to, or affected by gynecomastia.
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Etymograph / gynecomastic