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sex change

/ˈseks tʃeɪndʒ/

Tradução: Termo que designa o processo de alteração dos caracteres sexuais físicos por meio de procedimentos médicos, como terapia hormonal e cirurgia, geralmente no contexto da transição de gênero.

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/ˈseks tʃeɪndʒ/B2formalmedical
  • ptTermo que designa o processo de alteração dos caracteres sexuais físicos por meio de procedimentos médicos, como terapia hormonal e cirurgia, geralmente no contexto da transição de gênero.

A term referring to the process of altering one's physical sex characteristics through medical procedures such as hormone therapy and surgery, typically as part of gender transition.

  1. Gender reassignment surgeryB2formal

    A medical procedure or series of procedures to change a person's physical sex characteristics to align with their gender identity.

    ptMudança de sexo

    • He underwent a sex change operation last year.
    • The clinic specializes in sex change procedures.
    • Many people consider sex change surgery as part of their transition.
  2. Process of transitioningB2formal

    The broader process of changing one's gender presentation and legal status, which may include hormone therapy and surgery.

    ptmudança de sexo

    • She started her sex change journey with hormone therapy.
    • The documentary explores the emotional aspects of a sex change.
    • Support groups help people going through a sex change.