intersexual

An outdated term formerly used to describe individuals with biological sex characteristics that do not fit typical binary definitions of male or female; now replaced by the term 'intersex'.

• 🇩🇪Veralteter Begriff, der früher für Menschen mit biologischen Geschlechtsmerkmalen verwendet wurde, die nicht in die typischen binären Definitionen von männlich oder weiblich passen; wird heute durch den Begriff 'intergeschlechtlich' bzw. 'inter*' ersetzt.

1. Relating to interaction between sexes C1 formal scientific

   Existing or occurring between the sexes, often used in biological or sociological contexts to describe phenomena that involve both males and females.

   • Intersexual communication in animals can involve complex displays.
   • The study examines intersexual selection in the evolution of mating behaviors.
   • Intersexual dynamics in the workplace are influenced by cultural norms.
   • Researchers observed intersexual competition during the breeding season.

   🇩🇪Zwischengeschlechtlich

   Antonyme: unisexual

2. Intermediate sexual characteristics C1 formal medical

   Having physical or genetic traits that are not exclusively male or female, typically referring to individuals with variations in sex development.

   • The patient has intersexual features, including ambiguous genitalia at birth.
   • Intersexual conditions arise from differences in chromosomes or hormones.
   • Medical support for intersexual individuals focuses on personalized care.
   • Awareness of intersexual variations has increased in recent years.

   🇩🇪Intersexuelle Merkmale

   Synonyme: intersex

• more intersexual comparative form
• most intersexual superlative form