gonochorism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The situation in which the individuals of a species are of one of at least two distinct sexes, and retain that sexuality throughout their lives.

Word forms

gonochorism

Etymology

From gono- + Ancient Greek χωρίζω (khōrízō, “separate”) + -ism.

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