"neurosexism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From neuro- + sexism. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|neuro|sexism}} neuro- + sexism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} neurosexism (uncountable)
  1. (neologism) The use of neuroscientific research to support preexisting ideas about inherent sex differences. Tags: neologism, uncountable Categories (topical): Neuroscience
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