Gynandroid

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of pseudohermaphrodite.

    "The regular gynandroid has ovaries proved to be so histologically, with external organs of the male type, the urethra running in the clitoris (as in lemurs), a well-marked perineal raphe, and no vulva."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Seeming to have both male and female attributes. not-comparable

    "Gynandroid males have in addition to the male set of external genitalia, one or more reproductive appendages resembling a short ovipositor sheath or even a sting."

Synonyms

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pseudohermaphrodite

Example

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"Gynandroid males have in addition to the male set of external genitalia, one or more reproductive appendages resembling a short ovipositor sheath or even a sting."

Etymology

From gyn- + andr- + -oid.

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