Females refer to individuals who belong to the female sex category, typically characterized by having XX chromosomes and reproductive organs associated with producing eggs (ova).
Related terms
Femininity: The set of social roles, behaviors, and expectations historically associated with girls and women in society.
Estrogen: The primary female sex hormone responsible for the development of female reproductive tissues and secondary sexual characteristics.
Gender Identity: An individual's deeply held sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex they were assigned at birth.