sex-limited

adj. describing a trait or anomaly that is expressed only in one sex, despite being determined by genes carried on the autosomes rather than the sex chromosomes. For example, the genes governing the development of ovaries and breasts are expressed only in females, whereas genes determining sperm production are expressed only in males.

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December 26th 2024

socionomics

n. the study of nonsocial influences on social groups; that is, the ways in which the physical environment modifies society. This includes the effects of different terrains and climatic conditions on economic and social organization.