[quote=@Andreyich]

Literally all terms are socially constructed. 

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We agree on that! Bill is using a more modern version of the term. It would really be better if he talked about gamete production but he isn't talking to an audience of biologists.

[quote=@Andreyich]

This is particularly hard for all sorts of old-timers and people who don't really want their language changed because it's an element of their culture/heritage, like a whole lot of Norn Irelanders. 
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However shall they manage? Kids these days with their new fangled words and redefining of concepts. Language belongs to everyone and sometimes language can be changed to reflect new nuance. Rejoice that there is yet undiscovered linguistic territory to explore!