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sex assigned at birth

Proper term for the classification of a baby by doctors, parents or others as male, female or intersex, judging by visible genitalia at birth that may not align with a person’s true sex or future gender identity. Designating a baby’s sex on a birth certificate is an...

gender-affirming care

Refers to health treatments, such as counseling, puberty blockers, hormones or surgery, that help bring a person’s gender expression (such as their voice, appearance or anatomy) in line with their gender identity. It is often but not always part of a gender...

detransition

A verb or noun used to describe stopping or reversing a gender transition. It may be the result of regret or medical necessity. Studies suggest the incidence of regret is very small. Updated September 2023

slang

Like many minority communities, LGBTQ+ people have their own slang. It can be insensitive or offensive for people who are not members of an LGBTQ+ community or subcommunity to use such slang, so proceed with caution in news stories and don’t apply slang to individuals...