transsexual
Changed sex medically
A transsexual is a person whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth, particularly one who has undergone or seeks medical transition through hormones or surgery.
The term was standard in medical and psychological literature through the late twentieth century but has largely been replaced by transgender, which many consider more inclusive and less clinical.
Some people still identify as transsexual to emphasize the physical aspect of their transition: She's been a transsexual woman for thirty years.
Both noun and adjective uses occur.
Profound psychological discomfort
- transitioningPassing from one state another
- self-identificationClaiming an identity label
- coming-outPublic declaration of identity
- self-discoveryLearning one's true character
self-acceptance · realization · self-concept · introspection · self-reflection · self-perception · congruence · authenticity
Invasive medical procedure
- reassignmentShifting to new duties
- orchiectomySurgical testicle extraction
- vaginoplastyGenital reconstructive surgery
- mastectomySurgical breast removal
electrolysis · endocrinologist · estrogen · testosterone · HRT · SRS · clinic · consultation
Male-identifying trans abbreviation
- MTFTransgender feminine transition
- genderqueerOutside the two-category system
- non-binaryGender outside two categories
- two-spiritEmbodying both gender essences
LGBTQ · cisgender · intersex · queer · androgyny · gender-nonconforming · transmasculine · transfeminine
Unjust differential treatment
- equalitySame status for all
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- activismDirect effort for reform
protection · antidiscrimination · documentation · employment · housing · policy · justice · visibility
Being made part
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
- respectRegard with honor
validation · understanding · empathy · solidarity · allyship · compassion · open-mindedness · welcoming
dysphoria
Profound psychological discomfort
- transitioningPassing from one state another
- self-identificationClaiming an identity label
- coming-outPublic declaration of identity
self-discovery · self-acceptance · realization · self-concept · introspection · self-reflection · self-perception · congruence · authenticity · self-awareness
surgery
Invasive medical procedure
- reassignmentShifting to new duties
- orchiectomySurgical testicle extraction
- vaginoplastyGenital reconstructive surgery
mastectomy · electrolysis · endocrinologist · estrogen · testosterone · HRT · SRS · clinic · consultation · diagnosis
FTM
Male-identifying trans abbreviation
- MTFTransgender feminine transition
- genderqueerOutside the two-category system
- non-binaryGender outside two categories
two-spirit · LGBTQ · cisgender · intersex · queer · androgyny · gender-nonconforming · transmasculine · transfeminine · detransition
discrimination
Unjust differential treatment
- equalitySame status for all
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- advocacyPleading for a cause
activism · protection · antidiscrimination · documentation · employment · housing · policy · justice · visibility
inclusion
Being made part
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- affirmationPositive statement of truth
respect · validation · understanding · empathy · solidarity · allyship · compassion · open-mindedness · welcoming · normalization