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transsexuality

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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, 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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