hermaphrodism

English

Noun

hermaphrodism (usually uncountable, plural hermaphrodisms)

A condition in which an individual possesses characteristics of both sexes.
(biologi) The state of an organism that possesses the reproductive organs of both sexes.

Usage notes

Intersex is now the preferred term for the human description.

Synonyms

Related terms

Translations

congenital condition

French: hermaphrodisme (fr) m
Swedish: hermafroditism c

See also

androgyny

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