hermaphroditism
noun
her·maph·ro·dit·ism
(ˌ)hər-ˈma-frə-ˌdī-ˌti-zəm
1
: a condition of most plants and some animals (such as earthworms) in which male and female reproductive organs are present in the same individual
2
: the presence of both testicular and ovarian tissue in the same individual compare intersexuality
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“Hermaphroditism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hermaphroditism. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.
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