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.
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- waisted
- waist-high
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- waistline
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