gynandromorph

gy·nan·dro·morph

an abnormal organism whose physical features are a mixture of male and female characteristics

Origin of gynandromorph

from Classical Greek gynandros (see gynandrous) + -morph

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noun

An organism having both male and female characteristics, especially an insect exhibiting a mixture of male and female tissues or sex organs.

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Noun

(plural gynandromorphs)

An insect or crustacean literally having physical characteristics of both genders, usually displaying a bilateral difference.
A person having certain physical characteristics of both genders.

Origin

From gyno- (woman) + andro- (man) + -morph (shape)

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