intersex

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(n) one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made

But last fall, the appearance of intersex fish which have male and female organs renewed concerns about swimming, fishing and drinking the water.
Beyond its dubious value as any kind of test of intersex athletic prowess, the entire spectacle is a fascinating display of one man's ability to exploit the times.
A Canadian believes that he has solved the diagnostic problem in human intersex.

"The kernel comes from one of Foucault's books that contains the story of an intersex person in the 19th century," said Eugenides. "I found that a lot of questions arose from the story, and out of that, it fostered an interest in persons who...
on Feb 4, 2008 By: Jeffrey Eugenides Source: The Desert Sun
"My challenge to the federal government is to end its discriminatory treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex Australians," Stanhope said in a statement. "While the ACT is determined to do what it can to afford equal...
on Mar 28, 2006 By: Jon Stanhope Source: Independent Online