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gonad vs orchis

orchis vs gonad

gonad and orchis both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gonad Yes No No No
orchis Yes No No No
As nouns, orchis is a hyponym of gonad; that is, orchis is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gonad:
  • gonad: a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced
  • orchis: one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens
Other hyponyms of gonad include ovary, ovotestis, ball, ballock, bollock, egg, nut, testicle, testis.
gonad (noun) orchis (noun)
a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens
any of various deciduous terrestrial orchids having fleshy tubers and flowers in erect terminal racemes
Difference between gonad and orchis

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