Hermaphrodite

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005219",
  "term": "Hermaphrodite",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An individual possessing both male and female gonadal tissue, meaning both ovarian and testicular structures are present. These tissues can exist as separate organs or be combined into a single structure called an ovotestis. The term is used in developmental toxicology to describe certain abnormalities that can result from exposure to specific substances during gestation.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "genitalia",
    "gonad",
    "ovary",
    "secondary sexual characteristic",
    "testis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 763 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hermaphrodite/"
}