ambiguous genitalia


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genital ambiguity

incomplete development of fetal genitalia as a result of excessive androgen action on a female fetus or inadequate amounts of androgen in a male fetus. Synonym(s): ambiguous external genitalia, ambiguous genitalia
External genitalia that are undifferentiated, indistinct or discordant with the genotype

ambiguous genitalia

Endocrinology♂ or ♀ external genitalia that are undifferentiated, indistinct or discordant with the genotype. See Hermaphroditism, Intersexuality.