Sex Differentiation
| Definition: |
Differentiation of male and female tissues and organs during embryogenesis, but after sex determination (SEX DETERMINATION (GENETICS)). |
| Notes: |
do not confuse with related sex concepts: see note under SEX CHARACTERISTICS; DF: SEX DIFFER |
| Previously Indexed: |
Gonads/embryology (1966-1974) |
Sex Differentiation Definitions and Terms
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