sex-limited
/ˈsɛksˌlɪmɪtɪd/adjective
1 Genetics. Of a genetic or phenotypic characteristic: occurring or manifesting chiefly or solely in individuals of one sex; influenced or modified by the sex of the individual.
- In early use, the term included characteristics whose genes are situated on the sex chromosomes, now more specifically called sex-linked..
2Occurring in or limited to one sex; restricted by sex.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Lancet. From sex + limited.
- magnetotail
- magnetotaxis
- magneto-telegraph
- magneto-telephone
- magnetotelluric
- magnetotellurics
- magneto-therapy
- magneto-transmitter
- magnetron
- magnet school
- magnifiable
- Magnificat
- magnification
- magnificence
- magnificent
- magnificent bird of paradise
- magnificent frigate bird
- magnificent fruit dove
- magnificent fruit pigeon
- magnificently
- magnificentness
- magnificent rifle bird
- magnificent spider
- magnifico
- magnificous