Phenomena and Processes

Sex Determination Processes

The mechanisms by which the SEX of an individual's GONADS are fixed.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

The mechanisms by which the SEX of an individual's GONADS are fixed.

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Synonyms

10 entry terms
  • Sex Determination Genetic Processes
  • Sex Determination Genetics
  • Sex Determination Process
  • Determination Process, Sex
  • Determination Processes, Sex
  • Genetics, Sex Determination
  • Process, Sex Determination
  • Processes, Sex Determination
  • Protandry
  • Protogyny

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with SEX DETERMINATION ANALYSIS which is validation of sex by examination of gonads or genetic tests; natural sex reversal processes go here (note entry terms PROTANDRY and PROTOGYNY); HERMAPHRODITIC ORGANISMS is also available

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History Note

2011 (1998)

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Previous Indexing

  • Sex Determination (Analysis) (1966-1997)

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  1. G05.813w
  2. G07.345.500w.325w.377w.812w
  3. G07.345.750.437w
  4. G08.686.841.437w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sex Determination Processes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019849. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019849
  2. Sex Determination Processes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex-determination_system
  3. Sex Determination Processes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q594595