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Abnormal condition, when the mammary glands of man become female like is called as

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Feminization
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Gonochorism
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Gynecomastia
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Gynoecism
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Solution

The correct option is D Gynecomastia
Gynaecomastia is proliferation of breast tissue in men. It usually affects only one breast and is benign. It is common in adolescents and older men and is often associated with endocrine disorders, especially those associated with high oestrogen levels, cirrhosis of the liver, malnutrition, some drugs, e.g., chlorpromazine, spironolactone, digoxin.

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