Transsexualism
Transsexualism
Transsexualism (pronunciation: /trænsˈsɛkʃuəˌlɪzəm/) is a term used to describe a condition where an individual identifies with a gender that is different from their assigned sex at birth.
Etymology
The term "transsexualism" was first used in 1949 by Dr. David Oliver Cauldwell, and is derived from the Latin trans meaning "across, beyond" and sexus meaning "sex".
Definition
Transsexualism is often associated with a strong desire to live and be accepted as a member of the opposite sex, usually accompanied by a sense of discomfort with, or inappropriateness of, one's anatomic sex, and a wish to have surgery and hormonal treatment to make one's body as congruent as possible with one's preferred sex.
Related Terms
- Gender Dysphoria: A psychological condition where a person experiences discomfort or distress because there's a mismatch between their biological sex and gender identity.
- Gender Identity: A personal conception of oneself as male, female, both, or neither.
- Sex Reassignment Surgery: A surgical procedure by which a transgender person's physical appearance and function of their existing sexual characteristics are altered to resemble that socially associated with their identified gender.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (Transgender): A form of hormone therapy in which sex hormones and other hormonal medications are administered to transgender or gender nonconforming individuals for the purpose of more closely aligning their secondary sexual characteristics with their gender identity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Transsexualism
- Wikipedia's article - Transsexualism
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