sex reassignment therapy

[ seks ree-uh-sahyn-muhnt ther-uh-pee ]

noun

1. the alteration of a person's physical sex characteristics, by the administration of hormones and often surgery, in order to match the person’s gender identity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sex reassignment therapy¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Alongside a vote on Sunday for Parliament, Hungarians are also being asked to vote on a series of inflammatory questions, like, “Do you support the promotion of sex reassignment therapy for underage children?”

From New York Times

In 2008, the American Medical Association called on insurers to stop placing limitations on procedures such as breast removal, calling sex reassignment therapy a medical necessity for many trans people.

From The Guardian