sex reassignment

American  

[seks ree-uh-sahyn-muhnt] / ˈsɛks ri əˌsaɪn mənt /

noun

1. the surgical alteration of a person's physical sex characteristics or the administration of hormones in order to match the person’s gender identity.

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Etymology

Origin of sex reassignment

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

In February, the top court ruled that full sex reassignment surgery should not be a prerequisite for transgender people to have their gender changed on their official identity cards.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 27, 2023

In another landmark case, in 2013, the Court of Final Appeal decided that a transgender woman who had undergone full sex reassignment surgery was entitled to marry as her acquired gender.

From Washington Post • Feb. 6, 2023

While some other European nations including Denmark, Greece and France have removed the requirement of medical procedures, including sex reassignment surgery, sterilisation or psychiatric evaluation, their rules require further steps or conditions.

From Reuters • Dec. 26, 2021

Under the policy, service members will once again be eligible for government-funded sex reassignment surgery — as had been the case during the Obama administration.

From Washington Times • Mar. 31, 2021

Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, underwent sex reassignment surgery in January 2017 and transitioned to become Caitlyn Jenner, a trans woman.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2019