gy·nan·dro·morph (g -n n dr -môrf , j -, j-)n. An organism having both male and female characteristics, especially an insect exhibiting a mixture of male and female tissues or sex organs. gy·nan dro·morphic, gy·nandro·morphous adj.gy·nan dro·morphism, gy·nandro·morphy n. |
gynandromorph [dʒɪˈnændrəʊˌmɔːf gaɪ- dʒaɪ-]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) an organism, esp an insect, that has both male and female physical characteristics Compare hermaphrodite [1]
gynandromorphic , gynandromorphous adj
gynandromorphism , gynandromorphy n
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| Noun | 1. | gynandromorph - one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made bisexual, bisexual person - a person who is sexually attracted to both sexes |
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