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Hermaphroditism

The union of the two sexes in the same individual, or the combination of some of their characteristics or organs in one individual.

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Gender 76% connected

Kind; sort.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Sex 76% connected

The distinguishing peculiarity of male or female in both animals and plants; the physical difference between male and female; the assemblage of prope…

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Sexuality 76% connected

The quality or state of being distinguished by sex.

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Bisexual 74% connected

Of both sexes; hermaphrodite; as a flower with stamens and pistil, or an animal having ovaries and testes.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Bisexual 74% connected

Of both sexes; hermaphrodite; as a flower with stamens and pistil, or an animal having ovaries and testes.

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Androgyny 92% connected

Alt. of Androgynism

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Hermaphrodism 92% connected

See Hermaphroditism.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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