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• Scrotum
  |Short definition=scrotum - {{Pronunciation}} (SKROH-tum) In males, the outer sac that contains the testicles  scrotum - {{Pronunciation}} (SKROH-tum) In males, the outer sac that contains the testicles {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:D
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• Sexual dimorphism
  ...iology]] and [[ecology]] to describe the differences in appearance between males and females of the same species. These differences can include size, color, * [[Monomorphism]]: A term used to describe species in which males and females look alike.
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• Nocturnal emission
  ...efinition=ejaculation of semen during sleep, which is normal in adolescent males; commonly called a wet dream ...finition) ejaculation of semen during sleep, which is normal in adolescent males; commonly called a wet dream<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossar
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• Gubernaculum
  '''Gubernaculum''' (pronunciation: goo-ber-nak-yuh-lum) is a term used in [[anatomy]] and [[embryology]] to refer to a structure that guides the desc ...ns "to guide" or "to steer". This term was first used in the medical field in the 18th century.
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• Glans penis
  The term "glans" originates from the Latin word for "acorn". In the context of the penis, it refers to the acorn-shaped end of the penis. ...vered by the [[Prepuce]] (foreskin) in uncircumcised males. In circumcised males, the foreskin is surgically removed and the glans is permanently exposed.
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• Sex steroid
  ...es in the development and regulation of [[sexual characteristics]] in both males and females. ...-oid", meaning "resembling". The prefix "sex" refers to the hormones' role in sexual development and function.
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• Shawl scrotum
  ...ngated and wrinkled appearance, similar to a shawl. The term is often used in the field of [[Genetics|genetics]] and [[Pediatrics|pediatrics]]. ...ders or head, and "scrotum", the pouch of skin containing the testicles in males. The condition is so named due to the resemblance of the affected scrotum t
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• Gonadal artery
  ...tery''' (pronunciation: /ɡəˈnædəl ˈɑːrtəri/) is a significant blood vessel in the human body that supplies blood to the [[gonads]]. ...teries originate from the [[abdominal aorta]], the main and largest artery in the human body.
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• Secondary sex characteristic
  ...traits that distinguish males from females, but are not directly involved in reproduction. They typically emerge during puberty and are influenced by se The term "secondary sex characteristic" was first used in the early 20th century. It is derived from the Latin words "secundus" meani
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• Sex-linked
  '''Sex-linked''' (pronunciation: /sɛks lɪŋkt/) is a term used in genetics to describe genes, or traits that are carried on the sex chromosom ...which refers to the connection or relationship between two or more things. In this context, it refers to the connection between certain traits or disease
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• Gonadotropins
  ...nd development of the [[gonads]] (the ovaries in females and the testes in males). ..." and "tropos" meaning "turning towards". This reflects the hormone's role in reproduction and sexual development.
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• Posterior labial veins
  ...] in males. They are part of the [[venous system]] and play a crucial role in the [[circulatory system]]. ...refers to the veins located behind the labia in females or the scrotum in males.
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• Cremaster muscle
  ...[[inguinal canal]] and [[scrotum]] in males, and in the [[inguinal canal]] in females. ...s in reference to the muscle's function of raising and lowering the testes in response to temperature changes or stimulation.
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• Sex characteristics
  ...clude the [[penis]], [[testes]], [[prostate gland]], and [[vas deferens]]. In females, these include the [[ovaries]], [[fallopian tubes]], [[uterus]], an ...f facial and body hair, deepening of the voice, and increased muscle mass. In females, these include the development of breasts, widening of the hips, an
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• Gonad
  ...e organs that produce [[gametes]]. In males, these are the [[testes]], and in females, the [[ovaries]]. Gonads are responsible for producing [[sex hormon ...which translates to "seed" or "generation". This reflects the gonad's role in generating life.
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• 47,XYY syndrome
  ...e"), also known as '''Jacob's Syndrome''', is a genetic condition found in males where they have an extra Y chromosome. ...condition is also named after Dr. Patricia Jacobs, who first described it in 1965.
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• Inhibin
  ...ds]] (both [[testes]] in males and [[ovaries]] in females) and is involved in the regulation of the [[endocrine system]]. ...in helps to regulate [[spermatogenesis]], while in females, it is involved in the control of the menstrual cycle and [[ovulation]].
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• Sexual differentiation
  ...ifferentiation''' is the process of development of the differences between males and females from an undifferentiated [[zygote]]. As male and female individ ...RY gene]] on the Y-chromosome triggers the development of testes in males. In the absence of a Y-chromosome, the embryo develops ovaries.
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• Pheasant
  ...ˈfɛzənt/; from the Latin ''phasianus'', "of the Phasis") is a type of bird in the family [[Phasianidae]]. They are native to Asia and have been widely in ...more than regional importance perhaps the most widespread and ancient one in the whole world.
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• Secondary sexual characteristics
  ...uish between males and females of a species, but are not directly involved in reproduction. They typically emerge during [[puberty]] and are influenced b The term "secondary sexual characteristics" was first used in the late 19th century by biologist [[Charles Darwin]]. It is derived from t
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