heterogametic

adj. referring to the sex that has two dissimilar sex chromosomes, such as the male sex in mammals and the female sex in birds. Compare homogametic.

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Psychology term of the day

October 18th 2024

social imperception disorder

a condition characterized by a lack of awareness of common social interaction processes and interpersonal behaviors and by difficulty in recognizing and understanding other people’s feelings and emotions.