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im·po·sex
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imposexnoun
The development in certain marine gastropod mollusks of sex organs in contrast to their actual gender, the result of toxic pollutants.
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Imposex
Imposex is a disorder in sea snails caused by the toxic effects of certain marine pollutants. These pollutants cause female sea snails (marine gastropod molluscs) to develop male sex organs such as a penis and a vas deferens.
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Imposex
Imposex is a disorder in sea snails caused by the toxic effects of certain marine pollutants. These pollutants cause female sea snails to develop male sex organs such as a penis and a vas deferens.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of imposex in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of imposex in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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