What is another word for pseudohermaphroditism?

Pronunciation: [sˈuːdə͡ʊhəmˌafɹədˌɪtɪzəm] (IPA)

Pseudohermaphroditism is a medical term used to describe a genetic condition where an individual has external genitalia that do not match their internal reproductive organs. There are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably with this term, such as intersex, hermaphrodite, and ambiguous genitalia. Intersex is a broader term that includes a range of conditions where there is a discrepancy between a person's biological sex and their gender identity. Hermaphrodite was previously used to describe individuals with both male and female reproductive organs, but this term has fallen out of use due to its historical and cultural connotations. Ambiguous genitalia refers specifically to external genitalia that do not clearly indicate a person's sex.

Synonyms for Pseudohermaphroditism:

What are the hypernyms for Pseudohermaphroditism?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Intersexuality, disorders of sex development (DSD), intersex condition.

What are the hyponyms for Pseudohermaphroditism?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

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