hermaphrodism vs hermaphrodite

hermaphrodism

noun
  • A congenital condition in which an organism possesses the reproductive organs of both sexes. 

hermaphrodite

noun
  • An individual or organism possessing ambiguous sexual organs, typically including both types of gonads. 

  • A farm wagon convertible to multiple purposes. 

  • A person or thing possessing two opposing qualities. 

  • A hermaphrodite brig. 

  • An armoured fighting vehicle having features of both male tanks and female tanks. 

adj
  • Combining two opposing qualities. 

  • Having gender-ambiguous sexual organs, typically including both types of gonads. 

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