Sex
| Definition: |
The totality of characteristics of reproductive structure, functions, PHENOTYPE, and GENOTYPE, differentiating the MALE from the FEMALE organism. |
| Notes: |
differentiate from SEX FACTORS, largely statist in concept; sex therapy: coord PSYCHOTHERAPY (IM) + SEX DISORDERS /ther or PSYCHOSEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS /ther or their indentions /ther (IM) |
| Also Called: |
Genotypic Sex,Phenotypic Sex |
Sex Definitions and Terms
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