Physical characteristics other than the sex organs, that distinguish men from women during puberty (e.g. pubic hair,facial hair and breasts).
The physical changes that occur as a result of increased amounts of hormones targeting other areas of the body.
Physiological signs of sexual maturation (such as breast development and growth of body hair) that do not involve the sex organs. Compare primary sex characteristics. (333)
those characteristics specific to the male or female but not directly involved in reproduction.
Those physical characteristics that are not present at birth and that develop during puberty as a result of hormones released by the gonads and the adrenal gland, including facial and chest hair (males), breasts (females), and pubic hair (everyone)
Features of masculinity or femininity that develop at puberty, under hormonal control. Male- The deep voice, growth of beard, under-arm and pubic hair is influenced by androgens. Female- The rounding of the breasts, waist and hips, growth of under-arm and pubic hair is influenced by oestrogens.
The physical characteristics other than the sex organs, that distinguish men from women (e.g. breasts, facial hair, etc.)
Facial and body hair, vocal timbre and range, breast size, weight distribution.
Those physical characteristics unique tofemininity or masculinity in females and males. These traits are reduced or completely absent in castrated animals. The muscular development of the neck and shoulders and the pitch of the voice are secondary sex characteristics in males. Females have more refined heads and forequarters than the males but greater pelvic development.
Physical characteristics that appear at puberty in response to sex hormones but are not involved in the production of gametes.
anatomical features appearing at puberty that distinguish males from females
The physical traits (other than reproductive organs) that identify an individual's sex.
The physical features distinguishing the mature male from the mature female, apart from the reproductive organs. In humans, the deeper voice of the male and the growth of the beard are illustrative. See also primary sex characteristics.
Traits linked to biological sex though not directly involved in procreation (e.g., breasts, facial hair)
The physical qualities that distinguish man and woman, such as beard, large breasts, and deep voice. Formed under the stimulation of the sex hormones (testosterone or estrogen), these characteristics also identify those people who have gone through puberty (sexual maturity).