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Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sex
1, record 1, English, sex
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- biological sex 2, record 1, English, biological%20sex
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A defined set of anatomical and physiological characteristics, including chromosomes, gene expression, hormones, and reproductive or sexual anatomy. 3, record 1, English, - sex
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sex is usually categorized as female or male, but there is variation in the biological attributes that comprise sex and how those attributes appear. Often a person with these variations is characterized or self-identifies as intersex. 3, record 1, English, - sex
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
While sex refers to a set of anatomical and physiological characteristics, gender refers to a social construct. 3, record 1, English, - sex
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
For some people, sex is not static and can change in the course of a person's life. 3, record 1, English, - sex
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sexe
1, record 1, French, sexe
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sexe biologique 2, record 1, French, sexe%20biologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble défini des caractéristiques anatomiques et physiologiques d'une personne, par exemple les chromosomes, l'expression génique, les hormones ainsi que l'anatomie reproductive ou sexuelle. 3, record 1, French, - sexe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le sexe est généralement défini comme «féminin» ou «masculin». Toutefois, il existe des variations dans les caractéristiques biologiques qui composent le sexe et la façon dont elles se présentent. Souvent, les personnes qui présentent ces variations sont considérées comme des personnes intersexuées ou s'identifient ainsi. 3, record 1, French, - sexe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Si le sexe renvoie à l'ensemble des caractéristiques anatomiques et physiologiques, le genre renvoie quant à lui à la construction sociale de l'identité. 3, record 1, French, - sexe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Pour certaines personnes, le sexe n'est pas statique et peut changer au cours de la vie. 3, record 1, French, - sexe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Morfología y fisiología general
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sexo biológico
1, record 1, Spanish, sexo%20biol%C3%B3gico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[…] sexo con el que se nació, determinado por cromosomas, genitales, hormonas y gónadas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - sexo%20biol%C3%B3gico
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