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The union of the two sexes in the same individual, or the combination of some of their characteristics or organs in one individual.

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  1. n. The union of the two sexes in the same individual, or the combination of some of their characteristics or organs in one individual.
  2. n. congenital condition in which external genitalia and internal sex organs have both male and female characteristics
  3. n. showing characteristics of both sexes
  4. The union of the two sexes in the same individual, or the combination of some of their characteristics or organs in one individual.
  5. The union of the two sexes in the same individual, or thecombination of some of their characteristics or organs in oneindividual.
  6. n. congenital condition in which external genitalia and internal sex organs have both male and female characteristics