Pseudohermaphroditism (Noun)
Meaning
Congenital condition in which a person has external genitalia of one sex and internal sex organs of the other sex.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Pseudohermaphroditism can cause significant emotional distress for those affected, particularly during puberty when secondary sex characteristics become more apparent.
- The medical team worked closely with the family to determine the best course of treatment for their child's pseudohermaphroditism.
- In some cases of pseudohermaphroditism, the individual may identify with a different sex than the one assigned at birth.
- Pseudohermaphroditism is a congenital condition that affects a small percentage of the population worldwide.
- The diagnosis of pseudohermaphroditism often involves a combination of physical examination, genetic testing, and imaging studies to confirm the presence of mixed sex characteristics.