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Intersex (Noun)

Meaning

One having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • People with intersex conditions may have varying levels of male and female sexual characteristics present at birth.
  • The international medical community recognizes intersex as a legitimate and common variation of human biology.
  • Some countries are starting to recognize intersex as a legitimate option on identification documents for individuals who do not identify as strictly male or female.
  • Raising an intersex child can present unique challenges for parents trying to help them navigate societal and cultural expectations around gender.
  • Historically, intersex individuals often faced forced surgeries and medical interventions in an attempt to fit them into binary male or female categories.

Synonyms

  • Androgyne
  • Epicene
  • Gynandromorph
  • Hermaphrodite
  • Epicene Person

Hypernyms

  • Bisexual
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