Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Meaning, Types, and Effects
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is an inherited group of conditions affecting adrenal hormone production, salt balance, growth, puberty, and sex development.
Ovotesticular DSD: Meaning, Anatomy, and Development
Ovotesticular DSD is an intersex variation in which a person has both ovarian and testicular tissue, either separately or within an ovotestis.
Sex Chromosome Variation: Meaning, Types, and Examples
A sex chromosome variation is a natural difference in the number, structure, or arrangement of X or Y chromosomes, such as X, XXX, XXY, or XYY.
Variation in Sex Characteristics: Meaning and Examples
A variation in sex characteristics is a natural difference involving chromosomes, hormones, gonads, genitals, reproductive organs, or puberty-related traits.