"imposex" meaning in English

See imposex in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

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
    Sense id: en-imposex-en-noun-amxXn0KU Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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