Clinical Diagnosis · Endocrine System · Medium
Gynaecomastia
Meaning: Enlargement of breast tissue in males, often due to hormonal imbalance or medications.
In practice: Spironolactone was identified as the likely cause of the older man's gynaecomastia.
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