dioecism

Variant of dioecious

dioecious definition

di·oecious (dī ē′s̸həs)

adjective

Biol. having the male reproductive organs in one individual and the female organs in another; having separate sexes

Etymology: < di- + Gr oikos, a house (see eco-) + -ous

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