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Sex Reversal, Gonadal
Medical Definition: | Complete or partial change from one sex to another with regard to gonadal development. Gonadal sex reversal may occur naturally or be induced by factors such as steroids, temperature, and autosomal abnormalities during the critical period of gonadal differentiation (SEX DIFFERENTIATION) in some species. |
Guide Notes: | do not confuse with GONADAL DYSGENESIS and its specifics |
Previously Indexed: | Sex Determination (Genetics) (1966-1972) |
Sex Reversal, Gonadal Medical Definitions and Terms
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