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SECONDARY SEXUAL CHARACTERISTIC

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Secondary Sexual Characteristic.

Secondary Sexual Characteristic - as a noun

The genetically determined sex characteristics that are not functionally necessary for reproduction (pitch of the voice and body hair and musculature)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
secondary sex charactersecondary sex characteristic

Example Sentences

"The development of breasts in females is a primary secondary sexual characteristic."
"The deepening of the voice in males is considered a secondary sexual characteristic."
"Facial hair growth in men is one of the common secondary sexual characteristics."
"The enlargement of the hips in women is a result of secondary sexual characteristics."
"The presence of Adam's apple in men is an example of a secondary sexual characteristic."
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