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Abnormal condition where mammary gland of man become female like is called as

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Gynosism
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Gynochorism
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Feminization
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Gynaecomastia
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Solution

The correct option is D Gynaecomastia
Gynaecomastia refers to the presence of enlarged mammary glands in males like that of females and is caused by the presence of extra X chromosome in males. Gonochorism is the unisexual condition. Feminization refers to the development of female secondary sexual characters caused by hormonal changes at puberty in females. So, the correct answer is option D.

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