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• sex gland — noun a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced • Syn: ↑gonad • Derivationally related forms: ↑gonadal (for: ↑gonad) • Hypernyms: ↑endocrine gland, ↑en …   Useful english dictionary

• sex — /seks/, n. 1. either the male or female division of a species, esp. as differentiated with reference to the reproductive functions. 2. the sum of the structural and functional differences by which the male and female are distinguished, or the… …   Universalium

• Sex organ — Flowers are the sex organs of flowering plants. A sex organ, or primary sexual characteristic, as narrowly defined, is any of the anatomical parts of the body which are involved in sexual reproduction and constitute the reproductive system in a… …   Wikipedia

• endocrine gland — noun any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream • Syn: ↑endocrine, ↑ductless gland • Derivationally related forms: ↑endocrinal (for: ↑endocrine) • Hypernyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• ductless gland — noun any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream • Syn: ↑endocrine gland, ↑endocrine • Derivationally related forms: ↑endocrinal (for: ↑endocrine) • Hypernyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• Skene's gland — opening is pictured. Latin glandulae vestibulares minores Gray s …   Wikipedia

• Anal sex — This article is about the human sexual act. For anal sex in non human animals, see Animal sexual behaviour. Depiction of anal sex on 510 BC Attic red figure …   Wikipedia

• Safe sex — is sexual activity engaged in by people who have taken precautions to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as AIDS.[1] It is also referred to as safer sex or protected sex, while unsafe or unprotected sex i …   Wikipedia

• List of AIDS-related topics — This is a list of AIDS related topics, many of which were originally taken from the public domain U.S. Department of Health Glossary of HIV/AIDS Related Terms, 4th Edition. [http://www.aidsinfo.nih.gov/ed resources/glossary/] NOTOC A AACTG… …   Wikipedia

• reproductive system, animal — Introduction       any of the organ systems by which animals reproduce.       The role of reproduction is to provide for the continued existence of a species; it is the process by which living organisms duplicate themselves. Animals compete with… …   Universalium

• childhood disease and disorder — Introduction       any illness, impairment, or abnormal condition that affects primarily infants and children i.e., those in the age span that begins with the fetus and extends through adolescence.       Childhood is a period typified by change,… …   Universalium