transexual
Changed sex identity
Transexual is an older spelling of transsexual, referring to a person whose gender identity differs from the sex assigned at birth, especially one who has undergone medical transition.
The spelling with one *s* is less common and sometimes considered dated or nonstandard.
Many now prefer transgender as a broader, less medicalized term.
Gender differs from assignment
- transPrefix for across
- self-recognitionPerceiving oneself as distinct
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
realization · acceptance · visibility · pride · empowerment · community · representation · advocacy
Sexual and gender minorities
- ballroomVenue for formal dances
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- activismDirect effort for reform
- allySupportive partner
discrimination · transphobia · cisgender · deadnaming · misgendering · Stonewall · visibility · two-spirit
Formal display to viewers
- passingMoving by or temporary
- stealthSecret, undetected movement
- androgynyCombined sex characteristics
- cross-dressingWearing another gender's clothing
genderbending · style · fashion · mannerisms · voice · clothing · makeup · binding
Shifting to new duties
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- electrolysisCurrent-induced ionic separation
- pronounsNoun substitutes
Gene-bearing nuclear structures
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- endocrinologyScience of hormonal glands
- gonadsGamete-producing glands
- genitaliaReproductive organs collectively
karyotype · intersex · androgen · puberty · dimorphism · anatomy · physiology
transgender
Gender differs from assignment
- transPrefix for across
- self-recognitionPerceiving oneself as distinct
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
affirmation · realization · acceptance · visibility · pride · empowerment · community · representation · advocacy · rights
LGBTQ
Sexual and gender minorities
- ballroomVenue for formal dances
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- activismDirect effort for reform
ally · discrimination · transphobia · cisgender · deadnaming · misgendering · Stonewall · visibility · two-spirit
presentation
Formal display to viewers
- passingMoving by or temporary
- stealthSecret, undetected movement
- androgynyCombined sex characteristics
cross-dressing · genderbending · style · fashion · mannerisms · voice · clothing · makeup · binding · tucking
reassignment
Shifting to new duties
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- electrolysisCurrent-induced ionic separation
pronouns · passing · blockers · orchiectomy · vaginoplasty
chromosomes
Gene-bearing nuclear structures
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- endocrinologyScience of hormonal glands
- gonadsGamete-producing glands
genitalia · karyotype · intersex · androgen · puberty · dimorphism · anatomy · physiology