imposex
nounEtymology Blend of imposed + sex.
1
Biology, Natural sciences The development in certain marine gastropod mollusks of sex organs in contrast to their actual gender, the result of toxic pollutants.
noun
Etymology Blend of imposed + sex.
Biology, Natural sciences The development in certain marine gastropod mollusks of sex organs in contrast to their actual gender, the result of toxic pollutants.
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