obligate carrier

an individual whose parent and child or whose monozygotic twin carries a particular genetic mutation, implying that the individual must also carry the mutation, even though he or she has not been tested for it.

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November 20th 2024

erotic feminism

a type of feminism that emphasizes female sexuality and its expression as a means of opposing the exploitation of women and escaping male domination. This contrasts with some other tendencies in mainstream feminism, which can appear wary or even dismissive in their approach to erotic expression.