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transsexualism
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trans·sex·u·al  (trns-sksh-l)
n.
1. One who wishes to be considered by society as a member of the opposite sex.
2. One who has undergone a sex change.
trans·sexu·al adj.
trans·sexu·al·ism, trans·sexu·ali·ty (-l-t) n.
transsexualism, transexualism [trænzˈsɛksjʊəˌlɪzəm]
n
(Psychiatry) a strong desire to change sex
transsexualism, transsexuality
the psychological phenomenon of a person identifying with the opposite sex, sometimes to the extent of undergoing surgery for change of sex. — transsexual, n., adj.
See also: Psychology
the psychological phenomenon of a person identifying with the opposite sex, sometimes to the extent of undergoing surgery for change of sex. — transsexual, n., adj.
See also: Sex
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Noun1.transsexualism - condition in which a person assumes the identity and permanently acts the part of the gender opposite to his or her biological sex
condition - a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing; "the human condition"
Translations
transsexualism [trænzˈseksjʊəlɪzəm] N → transexualismo m
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Byline: By Kay Jordan Many people have misconceptions about what constitutes a cross dresser, a trans-sexual and a transvestite, says Paul MacCarthy.
Subtle changes by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
Council staff may also need training to deal with trans-sexual customers and even colleagues once the new policy is implemented.
I still get abuse from teenagers in the street. They shout 'pervert' ... by Keay, Rebecca / Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)
A Trans-Sexual restaurant worker yesterday claimed he was denied promotion by one of the nation's biggest fast food chains because he wanted to be a woman.
SEX-CHANGE MEANT I GOT NO PROMOTION by The Mirror (London, England)
 
 
 
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