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pseudohermaphrodism [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
  • The Genitals
DEF

Condition of individuals (pseudohermaphrodites) with gonads of one sex only but possessing reproductive organs with some characteristics of the opposite sex. Mammals are classified as male or female according to the type of gonad present.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
  • Organes génitaux
DEF

Un des aspects de l'hermaphrodisme qu'on observe dans le genre humain.

CONT

Lorsqu'il y a ambiguïté des organes génitaux externes, mais présence de gonades d'un seul type, mâle ou femelle, il y a pseudo-hermaphrodisme, mâle ou femelle selon le type de la gonade.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
  • Órganos genitales
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