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1. sex_hormone
noun. any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs.
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2. sex-change_operation
noun. surgical procedures and hormonal treatments designed to alter a person's sexual characteristics so that the resemble those of the opposite sex.
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4. hormone
noun. ['ˈhɔrˌmoʊn'] the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect.
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- hormone (English)
- ὁρμή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- ὁρμάω (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- ὁρμῶν (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
5. sex
noun. ['ˈsɛks'] activities associated with sexual intercourse.
6. sex
noun. ['ˈsɛks'] either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided.
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7. sex
noun. ['ˈsɛks'] the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles.
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8. sex
noun. ['ˈsɛks'] all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses.