Gynandromorphic

/ɡɪˌnændrəˈmɔːfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or exhibiting gynandromorphy; showing both male and female physical forms or characteristics in a single organism.

Etymology

From Greek gynē (woman) + andr- (man) + -morphē (form) + -ic (relating to), the adjectival form used in biological and zoological contexts.

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