secondary sex characteristic en · NOUN
Meanings
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A feature that distinguishes between the two sexes in adult members of a species, but is not directly part of the reproductive system.
Breasts in females and facial hair in males are examples of secondary sex characteristics in humans.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| secondary sex characteristics | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (4)
es carácter sexual secundario (Translations) · fi toissijainen sukupuoliominaisuus (Translations) · fi sekundaarinen sukupuoliominaisuus (Translations) · fr caractère sexuel secondaire (Translations)