resex
resex Lexical Profile
• verb
To change or reassign the biological sex of an organism, typically through genetic manipulation, hormonal therapy, or surgical intervention.
"Researchers managed to resex the amphibian population by introducing specific endocrine-disrupting compounds into the water."
To determine or assess the biological sex of an organism again, usually after an initial assessment proved inconclusive or erroneous.
"The avian veterinarian had to resex the juvenile parrots using a DNA test after the physical examination yielded ambiguous results."
• Rhymes for resex
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English by combining the prefix 're-' (again) with the verb 'sex' (to determine or alter biological sex). Primarily used in scientific, agricultural, and medical contexts since the mid-20th century.
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