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单词 sex control
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Definition of sex control in English:

sex control

noun ˈsɛks kənˌtrəʊl

  • 1Predetermination or selection of the sex (or sex ratio) of offspring.

  • 2Zoology. Sex determination, especially in an animal that can change sex during the life cycle or in response to environmental conditions. Also: regulation of sexual development in an animal species that varies between sexual and asexual forms.

  • 3Genetics. = sex limitation. Now rare.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Marysville (Ohio) Tribune. From sex + control.

Definition of sex control in US English:

sex control

nounˈsɛks kənˌtrəʊl

  • 1Predetermination or selection of the sex (or sex ratio) of offspring.

  • 2Zoology. Sex determination, especially in an animal that can change sex during the life cycle or in response to environmental conditions. Also: regulation of sexual development in an animal species that varies between sexual and asexual forms.

  • 3Genetics. = sex limitation. Now rare.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Marysville (Ohio) Tribune. From sex + control.
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