Gynandrism

/ɡɪˈnændrɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The condition or quality of being a gynander; the possession of both male and female characteristics or reproductive organs.

Etymology

From Greek gynē (woman) + andr- (man) + -ism (condition, state), creating an abstract noun describing the phenomenon of dual-gender characteristics.

Kelly Says

Gynandrism in insects and plants shows that nature doesn't care about binary gender categories—some butterflies and beetles develop both male and female organs, proving that sexual dimorphism isn't universal!

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