Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or produced by the gonads, especially the ovaries or testes.

“The gonadal hormones play a crucial role in the development of the reproductive system.”

2. noun

A gonad, especially when referring to one of the sex organs.

“The gonadal tissue was found to be affected by the disease.”

3. noun

In embryology, a gonadal ridge or gonadal anlage is a structure that eventually develops into a gonad.

“The gonadal ridges in the embryo begin to differentiate into ovaries or testes.”