"imposex" meaning in All languages combined

See imposex on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: Blend of imposed + sex Etymology templates: {{blend|en|imposed|sex}} Blend of imposed + sex Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} imposex (uncountable)
  1. (biology) The development in certain marine gastropod mollusks of sex organs in contrast to their actual gender, the result of toxic pollutants. Wikipedia link: imposex Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology
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