secondary sexual character

secondary sexual character

any of the several features of a male or female animal that is produced when sexual maturity occurs. In humans, the female secondary sexual characters are induced by OESTROGEN at puberty and include mature genitalia, breasts, bodily hair and feminine body shape, particularly a broadening of the pelvis and fat deposition around the hips. The male human secondary sexual characters are induced by TESTOSTERONE at puberty and include mature genitalia, bodily and facial hair, muscular development, deep voice, narrow pelvis. These characters are all excellent examples of SEX LIMITATION.