Definition: Those characteristics that distinguish one SEX from the other. The primary sex characteristics are the OVARIES and TESTES and their related hormones. Secondary sex characteristics are those which are masculine or feminine but not directly related to reproduction.
note SEX DETERMINATION PROCESSES; SEX DIFFERENTIATION; SEX DISTRIBUTION; and SEX FACTORS are also available
See AlsoSex
Other names Sex Dimorphism; Sex Differences; Sex Dimorphisms; Sex Difference; Sex Characteristic; Dimorphisms, Sex; Dimorphism, Sex; Differences, Sex; Difference, Sex; Characteristics, Sex; Characteristic, Sex