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だいせいちょう 第二次性徴
Noun
1. secondary sex characteristic
Wikipedia definition
2. Secondary sex characteristicSecondary sex characteristics are feature that distinguish the two sexes of a species, but that are not directly part of the reproductive system. They are believed to be the product of sexual selection for traits which give an individual an advantage over its rivals in courtship and aggressive interactions. They are distinguished from the primary sex characteristics-- the sex organs-- which are directly necessary for reproduction to occur.
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第2次性徴 【だいにじせいちょう】

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