hermaphroditism

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Etymology

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From hermaphrodite +‎ -ism.

Noun

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hermaphroditism (countable and uncountable, plural hermaphroditisms)

  1. (biology) Being able to reproduce as both male and female, either simultaneously (simultaneous hermaphroditism or cosexuality) or sequentially (sequantial hermaphroditism or dichogamy).
  2. (dated, now offensive) Historically used to describe intersex people with intermediate sex characteristics or pseudohermaphroditism.[1][2][3]

Usage notes

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Intersex is now the preferred term for humans.

Synonyms

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Sense of reproduction:

Sense of intersex:

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References

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  1. ^ InterACT, 2021. What is intersex? https://interactadvocates.org/faq/ Accessed 2024-03-10
  2. ^ The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, 2002. Being an Ally to Intersex People. https://www.idahobit.org.au/allyship/tips-to-be-an-intersex-ally Accessed 2024-03-12.
  3. ^ Gender construction kit, year unknown. Slurs. https://genderkit.org.uk/slurs/ Accessed 2024-03-13