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Vocabulary Entry
pseudohermaphroditic
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to an organism that has characteristics of both male and female sexes, but is typically not fully functional in terms of reproductive organs.
Example Sentences
"The pseudohermaphroditic condition can be observed in certain animal species."
"Some plants exhibit pseudohermaphroditic traits, displaying both male and female reproductive structures."
"Understanding pseudohermaphroditic development is important in the study of genetics."
N
noun
A condition or organism that exhibits both male and female reproductive characteristics but does not possess fully functional reproductive organs for both sexes.
Example Sentences
"The scientist noted the presence of pseudohermaphroditics in the specific population of fish."
"Research on pseudohermaphroditics has revealed insights into the complexities of sexual development."
"Many pseudohermaphroditics are found in environments with varying reproductive strategies."