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gynandromorph

Syllabification: (gy·nan·dro·morph)
Pronunciation: /gīˈnandrəˌmôrf, jinˈan-/
Definition of gynandromorph

noun

Zoology & Medicine
  • an abnormal individual, especially an insect, having some male and some female characteristics.

Derivatives

gynandromorphic

Pronunciation: /gīˌnandrəˈmôrfik, jinˌan-/
adjective

gynandromorphy

Pronunciation: /-fē/
noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek gunandros 'of doubtful sex' (see gynandrous) + morphē 'form'

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