sexual

sexual /sex·u·al/ (sek´shoo-al)

1. pertaining to, characterized by, involving, or endowed with sex, sexuality, the sexes, or the sex organs and their functions.

2. characterized by the property of maleness or femaleness.

3. pertaining to reproduction involving both male and female gametes.

4. implying or symbolizing erotic desires or activity.

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sex·u·al (sksh-l)

adj.

1. Of, relating to, involving, or characteristic of sex, sexuality, the sexes, or the sex organs and their functions.

2. Implying or symbolizing erotic desires or activity.

3. Of, relating to, or involving the union of male and female gametes.

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sexu·al·ly adv.

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sexual

pertaining to sex.

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sexual behavior

includes masturbation, courtship, mating, estral display.

sexual cycle

estral cycle.

sexual differentiation

identification of the sex of a patient is done usually by an examination of external genitalia; preparation and examination of a karyotype is the preferred laboratory method.

sexual dimorphism

differences in structure or physical characteristics between males and females of the same species, e.g. horns in some breeds of sheep, feather coat color in many species of birds.

sexual intercourse

see mating.

sexual maturity

capable of mating. Occurs at different ages in different species and in different races and even breeds.

sexual receptivity

behavioral changes in female animals at the time of estrus; involves acceptance of male efforts at copulation and, in some species, actively seeking the male.

sexual rest

circumstances in which no sexual intercourse takes place.