Defeminization
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Defeminization
Defeminization (/diːˌfɛmɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/) is a term used in medicine and psychology to describe the process by which an individual loses, or is deprived of, characteristics that are typically associated with the female gender.
Etymology
The term "defeminization" is derived from the prefix "de-", meaning "removal" or "reversal", and "feminization", which refers to the process of acquiring female characteristics.
Related Terms
- Feminization: The process of acquiring female characteristics.
- Masculinization: The process of acquiring male characteristics.
- Gender Identity: A person's internal sense of their own gender.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): A treatment often used in the process of gender transition.
- Gender Dysphoria: A condition where a person experiences discomfort or distress due to a mismatch between their gender identity and their sex assigned at birth.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Defeminization
- Wikipedia's article - Defeminization
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