sex reassignment

[ seks ree-uh-sahyn-muhnt ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sex reassignment¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Hutchinson said he supported more narrowly banning sex reassignment surgery for children, but that the bill went too far in other areas.

From Washington Post

Medicare, the program for the elderly and disabled, lifted its ban on covering sex reassignment surgery earlier this year.

From The Daily Beast

"Andrej Pejić Now Andreja After Sex Reassignment Surgery," People's headline read.

From The Daily Beast

In 2009, they traveled to Thailand, where Bernaroli had sex reassignment surgery and became Alessandra, too.

From The Daily Beast

Sex reassignment surgery is significantly more expensive, costing approximately $20,000.

From The Daily Beast

The Army does not provide hormone therapy or sex-reassignment surgery for gender identity disorder.

From The Daily Beast