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Sex Determination (Genetics)

Medical Definition: The mechanism in a given species, by which the SEX of an individual is fixed. In many species, sex is established at FERTILIZATION by the SPERM that fertilizes the EGG. In human, the Y CHROMOSOME bearing sperm determine production of the male ZYGOTE.
Guide Notes: do not confuse with SEX DETERMINATION (ANALYSIS) which is validation of sex by exam of gonads or genet tests; DF: SEX DETERMINATION GENET
Previously Indexed: Sex Determination (Analysis) (1966-1997)

Sex Determination (Genetics) Medical Definitions and Terms

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