gender reassignment (C1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: ˈdʒɛndər riːˌæsə(r)ˈmeɪʃən
Definition
The medical and social process undertaken by individuals to change their physical and/or social characteristics to align with their gender identity, often involving hormone therapy, surgery, and legal name/gender marker changes.
Examples
The clinic offers comprehensive support for individuals undergoing gender reassignment.
Legal protections are crucial for people navigating gender reassignment.
How to Use gender reassignment
- gender reassignment surgery (collocation)
- Surgical procedures performed as part of gender reassignment. — "He is considering gender reassignment surgery to align his body with his identity."
- undergo gender reassignment (collocation)
- To experience or be subjected to the process of gender reassignment. — "Many individuals choose to undergo gender reassignment to live authentically."
- legal gender reassignment (collocation)
- The legal process of changing one's gender marker on official documents. — "The new law simplifies the process of legal gender reassignment."
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