Sex Determination (Genetics)
| Medical Definition: |
The mechanism in a given species, by which the SEX of an individual is fixed. In many species, sex is established at FERTILIZATION by the SPERM that fertilizes the EGG. In human, the Y CHROMOSOME bearing sperm determine production of the male ZYGOTE. |
| Guide Notes: |
do not confuse with SEX DETERMINATION (ANALYSIS) which is validation of sex by exam of gonads or genet tests; DF: SEX DETERMINATION GENET |
| Previously Indexed: |
Sex Determination (Analysis) (1966-1997) |
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