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Sexually Dimorphic

Meaning

Sexually Dimorphic is a biological term describing a distinct difference in size, appearance, behavior, or physiological function between the males and females of a species, independent of their primary reproductive organs. In human physiology and hormonal health, this refers to observable, non-reproductive distinctions in areas like body fat distribution, muscle mass, brain structure, metabolic rate, and disease prevalence, which are largely driven by the differential actions of sex steroid hormones, primarily androgens and estrogens. Recognizing these differences is essential for developing sex-specific diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.