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intersex

UK
/ˈɪntəsɛks/
US
/ˈɪntərsɛks/

Translations

intersexnoun
intersexes
pl
UK
/ˈɪn.tə.seks/
US
/ˈɪn.tɚ.seks/
The organization advocates for the rights of intersex individuals.
Организация выступает за права интерсекс-людей.
Synonyms
hermaphrodite
androgynous
gender nonconforming
bi-gender
dual-gender
intersexadjective
UK
/ˈɪntəsɛks/
US
/ˈɪntərsɛks/
The intersex athlete competed in the international championship.
Интерсекс-атлет участвовал в международном чемпионате.
Synonyms
hermaphroditic
bisexual
ambiguous

Definitions

intersexnoun
(sometimes offensive) A person whose sex characteristics do not fit typical definitions of male or female.
Using the term "an intersex" to label a person can be considered disrespectful.
The condition or fact of having sex characteristics that do not conform to typical binary categories.
Intersex is increasingly recognised as a natural part of human diversity.
intersexadjective
Relating to a person or animal whose congenital sex characteristics (such as chromosomes, gonads, hormones, or genitals) do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies.
Advocates are calling for better medical guidelines to protect intersex children from unnecessary surgeries.
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