hermaphrodite
In zoology and botany, a hermaphrodite is an organism that possesses both male and female sex organs during its life[1]. In many species, hermaphroditism is a common part of the life-cycle. Generally, hermaphroditism occurs in the invertebrates, although it occurs in a fair number of fish, and to a lesser degree in other vertebrates.
The term "hermaphrodite" has historically been used to describe people with ambiguous genitalia or biological sex. The broader term intersexual is often used and is preferred by many such individuals and medical professionals.[citation needed] However, some hermaphrodites do not like the sexual connotations and misunderstanding of the word "Intersexed" and thus prefer to use hermaphrodite instead.[citation needed] The term is still used by the pornography industry[citation needed], though often as a synonym for transsexual, as true human intersexuals are rare.
2006-09-09 22:15:11
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answered by quest1494 2
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Hermaphrodite
2006-09-09 22:41:34
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answered by Anonymous
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An Hermaphrodite
2006-09-09 22:09:24
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answered by t88ny 1
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Hermaphrodite.
To my kowledge not many people like to advertise the fact that they are hermaphrodites or that their children were once.
The word derrives from ancient mythology, in the story the son of Hermes and Aphrodite (Hermaphroditos) merges with Salmacis a nymph.
She loved him so much that she asked the other Gods that they never be parted...after which both their bodies were joined forever.
2006-09-09 22:57:16
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answered by Eriduserpent~ 3
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Gods were invented several thousand years ago by ignorant men in ignorant times. It was necessary to come up with some explanation for the universe and man's place in it. Believing in a god was perfectly reasonable even a few centuries ago, before most of the scientific disciplines were born. Believing in a god in 2012 is a sign of religious dementia.
2016-03-27 05:05:54
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answered by Anonymous
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A Hermaphrodite- derived from Hermes & Aphrodite, in Greek mythology.
2006-09-10 01:00:56
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answered by Aanchal B 1
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The term is hermaphrodite, but as doctors don't like them they try to get the parents to chose which sex and stick to it, this has led to many leaving incredibly sad lives-I think this is an evoluntionary process and should be allowed. Trouble is I think that they are infertile, could be wrong, interesting discussion though.
2006-09-09 22:33:21
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answered by what? 4
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George W Bush
2006-09-09 22:16:21
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answered by philski333 5
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I used to work at a hospital where I heard the term "oh ****!" used a few times. But it's hermaphrodite.
2006-09-09 22:13:13
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answered by Anonymous
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hermaphrodite , my friend was one , it had to choose what it wanted to be when it was older , chose to be a boy , had the p*ss took out of him for years , ended up moving away . so some one out there in the uk is married to a guy thet used to be a girl !!!!!!!!! if he`s with a guy does that make him gay ??????
2006-09-09 22:21:13
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answered by charlotterobo 4
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