closed marriage

a marriage that changes little over the years and that involves relatively little change in the individual partners. A closed marriage relies on the legal bond between the parties to enforce permanence and sexual exclusivity. Also called static marriage. Compare open marriage.

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May 10th 2024

ductus deferens

see vas deferens.