What is another word for Hermaphrodism?

Pronunciation: [hˈɜːmɐfɹədˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Hermaphrodism is the medical condition where an individual has both male and female reproductive organs. However, there are numerous synonyms for this term including intersex, ambisexuality, gynandromorphism, androgyne, bigender and gender nonconformity. Intersex is the most commonly used synonym, and it refers to those individuals who are born with reproductive or sexual anatomy which does not fit conventional male or female norms. Ambisexuality refers to individuals who express both male and female genders, while gynandromorphism refers to individuals who have a combination of male and female physical characteristics. Androgyne is a term used to describe individuals whose gender identity is not completely male or female, whereas bigender describes individuals who identify as both genders. Gender nonconformity is an overarching term used to describe individuals who possess any gender expression which is not traditionally male or female.

Synonyms for Hermaphrodism:

What are the hypernyms for Hermaphrodism?

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

Usage examples for Hermaphrodism

The Kedeschim, with painted eyelids, who symbolised the Hermaphrodism of the Divinity, received applause among these women, and, being perfumed and dressed like them, they resembled them in spite of their flat breasts and narrower hips.
"Salammbo"
Gustave Flaubert
The prettiest cases of superficial Hermaphrodism occur among insects, especially among moths and butterflies, where it often happens that the wings on one side are those of the male, on the other, those of the female.
"Feminism and Sex-Extinction"
Arabella Kenealy
Hermaphrodism may be interpreted simply as a structural defect, compared to the normal form of the male, and as a structural excess compared to that of the female.
"Surgical Anatomy"
Joseph Maclise

Related words: hermaphroditism, hermaphrodite, sex change surgery, asexual, male to female sex change surgery, female to male sex change surgery

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