While such research would never be more than indicative

English translation: while this kind of research can only be taken as a sign, rather than proof

16:12 Aug 11, 2004

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English term or phrase: While such research would never be more than indicative

In documented cases where exposure to hormones was radically at variance with the norm for the gender of the fetus---as in enhanced estrogen levels for a male fetus or higher-than-normal exposure to testosterone of a female fetus---the result would often be a girlish boy or a tomboyish girl. While such research would never be more than indicative, Bill certainly fell into the category of feminine boy.

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while this kind of research can only be taken as a sign, rather than proof

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in other words...

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while such research would never be more than indicative

while this kind of research can only be taken as a sign, rather than proof

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while such research would never be more than indicative in other words...

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Even though the research was only an indication (and not something 100% reliable)...this time it was proved right.

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The research doesn\'t say that thing will happen in all cases. It\'s saying it\'s likely and only that. It did happen in this case.

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