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Definition of Transsexualism

1. Noun. Condition in which a person assumes the identity and permanently acts the part of the gender opposite to his or her biological sex.

Definition of Transsexualism

1. Noun. The state of being transsexual. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Transsexualism

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Medical Definition of Transsexualism

1. Consistently strong desire to change ones anatomic sex and belong to the opposite sex, to change gender and do so by all available means (including surgery, hormonal treatment, dress, and lifestyle). Trans- is related to the latin verb transire , meaning to pass or cross over, or pass beyond. In transsexualism, one crosses over or passes beyond ones sex to the opposite sex. Transsexualism is thus distinct from mere cross-dressing which is termed transvestism (from the latin vestitus meaning clothed ). (a publicised instance of transsexualism involved the ophthalmologist dr. Richard raskind who became the professional tennis player, renée richards, on the ladies' tour.) (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Transsexualism

Literary usage of Transsexualism

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Transsexuals: Life from Both Sides by Lynn Hubschman (1999)
"Also relevant is the pending de-listing of transsexualism per se as a mental disorder from the DSM-IV Four years later, that de-listing is still pending. ..."

2. The Sexuality Seriesby Oneil McQuick by Oneil McQuick (2006)
"Both parties are said to be plagued by transsexualism. What is transsexualism? Once source said, "transsexualism is defined as a persistent sense of ..."

3. Hatred in the Hallways: Violence and Discrimination Against Lesbian, Gay by Michael Bochenek, A. Widney Brown (2001)
"transsexualism is recognized by the medical establishment when men or women report a persistent identification that does not conform with their ..."

4. The Military Commander & the Law edited by Richard A. Gittins (1998)
"Must be severe enough to significantly impair member's ability to function in the military environment (should be reflected in EPR). — transsexualism or ..."

5. Management and Supervision of Jail Inmates with Mental Disordersby Martin Drapkin, William C. Collins by Martin Drapkin, William C. Collins (1999)
"... 7-5 transsexualism, as serious medical need, 2-7 Treatment access to, 2-8, 2-10 of antisocial personality disorder, 5-6-5-7 appropriateness of, 1-5, ..."

6. People with Disabilities: Federal Programs Could Work Together More by DIANE Publishing Company, United States General Accounting Office (1996)
"For example, the definition of disability in the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) excludes psychoactive substance abuse, transsexualism, pedophilia, ..."

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