Vocabulary Term Details

Sex ratio

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_ratio)

Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. The primary sex ratio is the ratio at the time of conception, secondary sex ratio is the ratio at time of birth, and tertiary sex ratio is the ratio of mature organisms. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Male female ratio

Approved Date
06-Nov-2012

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