gynecomastia UK /ˌɡaɪ.nɪ.kəʊˈmæs.tɪə/US /ˌɡaɪ.nɪ.koʊˈmæs.tiə/ noun1 •Excessive development of breasts in men, resembling the breast development in women.But probably the primary reason for gynecomastia in adult onset is drugs—and these are not illegal drugs. — 2006 formsgynecomastias