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transsexualism  

Definition

  • Transsexuality is a term used to describe individuals who desire to change their sex and/or gender presentation. Transsexuals may also self-identify as male-to-female (MTF), female-to-male (FTM), preoperative, postoperative, or nonoperative transsexuals. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Problems; Transgender and Transsexuality]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-PF91PJ7D-4

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