Intersex
Intersex
Intersex (/ˈɪntərˌsɛks/; from Latin inter, "between, among" and sexus, "sex") is a term used to describe a variety of physical conditions in which an individual's reproductive or sexual anatomy doesn't fit typical definitions of male or female.
Etymology
The term "intersex" originates from the Latin inter, meaning "between, among", and sexus, meaning "sex". It was first used in this context in the early 20th century.
Definition
Intersex is a term applied to a variety of conditions in which a person is born with a reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn’t seem to fit the typical definitions of female or male. This can involve variations in chromosome patterns, gonads, or genitals.
Related Terms
- Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome: A condition that affects sexual development before birth and during puberty. People with this condition are genetically male, but the external appearance of their genitals may be atypical.
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A group of inherited conditions that are part of a group of disorders called disorders of steroidogenesis. These disorders can affect both boys and girls and can alter development of primary or secondary sex characteristics.
- Klinefelter Syndrome: A genetic condition in males in which they have an extra X chromosome, leading to less typical development of male sexual characteristics.
- Turner Syndrome: A chromosomal condition that alters development in females and may lead to a lack of sexual development at puberty.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Intersex
- Wikipedia's article - Intersex
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