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Sex Characteristics  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Those characteristics that distinguish one SEX from the other. The primary sex characteristics are the OVARIES and TESTES and their related hormones. Secondary sex characteristics are those which are masculine or feminine but not directly related to reproduction.

Entry terms

  • Gender Characteristics
  • Gender Differences
  • Gender Dimorphism
  • Sex Differences
  • Sex Dimorphism
  • Sexual Dimorphism

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