nub theory

proper noun

The idea that the angle of the genital tubercle can be used to predict the sex of a fetus, an upward angle of at least 30° from the spine indicating a boy.

Meanings

proper nounthe nub theory
  1. informalThe idea that the angle of the genital tubercle can be used to predict the sex of a fetus, an upward angle of at least 30° from the spine indicating a boy.
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