hermaphrodism

/hɜrˈmæfrəˌdɪzəm/
noun
  1. The condition of having both male and female reproductive organs or characteristics.
    • Some fish exhibit sequential hermaphrodism, changing sex during their lifetime.
    • Hermaphrodism occurs naturally in many plant species, such as roses and lilies.
    • The doctor explained that hermaphrodism in humans is a rare intersex variation.
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