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an adult female human being
researchers are looking for females aged 50 to 70 to take part in the study
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Recent Examples of females
Many current treatments for females with low testosterone are considered off-label.
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Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Low Testosterone May Lead to Serious Conditions As males and females age, testosterone naturally decreases.
—Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
The 10 victims — six females and four males between 16 and 20 years old — were taken to various local hospitals.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
Post-reproductive females serve as vital leaders, guiding their families through challenges and sharing knowledge about food sources and migration routes.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Six females and four males were taken to area hospitals.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The Lion King connected with everyone—all ages, females and males, everywhere around the world.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, females focus on genes that support egg production, ensuring the successful creation of offspring.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
In most species, males compete to attract females.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Low Testosterone May Lead to Serious Conditions As males and females age, testosterone naturally decreases.
—Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
The 10 victims — six females and four males between 16 and 20 years old — were taken to various local hospitals.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
Post-reproductive females serve as vital leaders, guiding their families through challenges and sharing knowledge about food sources and migration routes.
—Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Six females and four males were taken to area hospitals.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
The Lion King connected with everyone—all ages, females and males, everywhere around the world.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, females focus on genes that support egg production, ensuring the successful creation of offspring.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
In most species, males compete to attract females.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Females.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/females. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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