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Sex

Item

preferred label
Sex
definition
Biological characteristics and physiological traits that distinguish the males and females of a species. For the pattern of attitudes and behavior that in any society is deemed appropriate to one sex rather than another, use "sex role." For the sum of an individual's sexual emotions, ideas, and behavior, use "sexuality."

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Items with "is in scheme: Sex"
Title Class
female Concept
male Concept