pseudohermaphroditism
/ˌsuːdoʊhərˈmæfrədaɪtɪzəm/
noun
- A medical condition in which an individual has the internal reproductive organs of one sex but external genitalia that are ambiguous or resemble those of the opposite sex.
- Pseudohermaphroditism can result from hormonal imbalances during fetal development.
- The diagnosis of pseudohermaphroditism often requires careful examination of chromosomes and hormones.
- Support groups help families understand conditions like pseudohermaphroditism.