HERMAPHRODITISM

androgyny, hermaphroditism, bisexuality

(noun) showing characteristics of both sexes

hermaphroditism, hermaphrodism

(noun) congenital condition in which external genitalia and internal sex organs have both male and female characteristics

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hermaphroditism (countable and uncountable, plural hermaphroditisms)

The state of having sexual organs of both the male and female sexes.

Usage notes

Intersex is now the preferred term for the human description.

Synonyms

• hermaphrodism

• intersex (noun)

• intersexuality

Source: Wiktionary


Her*maph"ro*dit*ism, n. (Biol.)

Definition: The union of the two sexes in the same individual, or the combination of some of their characteristics or organs in one individual.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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