Ovotestis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008385",
  "term": "Ovotestis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A gonad containing both ovarian and testicular tissue, capable of producing both ova and sperm. This condition is a characteristic feature of true hermaphroditism, where an individual possesses both male and female reproductive structures. The presence and proportion of each tissue type can vary significantly.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "gonad",
    "hermaphroditism",
    "ovary",
    "testis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 789 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ovotestis/"
}