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primary sex characteristic

 

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Noun primary sex characteristic has 1 sense
  1. primary sex characteristic, primary sex character - the genetically determined sex characteristics bound up with reproduction (genitals and organs of reproduction)
    --1 is a kind of sex characteristic, sex character

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Primary Sex Characteristic

Definition: Primary sex characteristics are physical characteristics present at birth that are directly related to the reproductive system and differentiate males from females.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The physical characteristics that are directly involved in sexual reproduction and are typically present at birth.

Example Sentence: The primary sex characteristics of a male include a penis and testes, while females have a vagina and ovaries.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Referring to the core biological differences between males and females.

Example Sentence: Hormonal changes during puberty result in the development of secondary sexual characteristics, such as breasts in females and facial hair in males, which complement the primary sex characteristics.

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