sex change
Americannoun
noun
Sensitive Note
Etymology
Origin of sex change
First recorded in 1920–25 (in reference to hermaphrodite organisms that can change their sex); 1960–65 for current sense
Example Sentences
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Its findings are among the strongest yet that sex change treatments don’t help—and are more likely to hurt—these vulnerable young patients.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
"I talked to academics, doctors, sex change surgeons, therapists, psychiatrists, trans activists, and politicians," Walsh tweeted.
From Salon ● Mar. 24, 2022
South Korea prohibits transgender people from joining the military but has no specific laws on what to do with those who have sex change operations during their time in service.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2021
Baerbock responded: "I'm not going to have a sex change in the next six months. Of course the question of emancipation played a role but it wasn't the only reason."
From Reuters ● Jul. 8, 2021
“The sex change in this species is remarkable because it’s so quick,” Todd said.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 10, 2019
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