Adjective: transsexual tranz'sek-shoo-ul or tran(z)'sek-syoo-ul
- Identifying with the opposite gender from the one that one is born with
"The transsexual individual sought hormone therapy as part of their transition";
- trans
- A person whose sexual identification is entirely with the opposite sex
"The transsexual activist spoke about the importance of gender-affirming healthcare";
- transexual, trans
- A person who has undergone a sex change operation
"After years of waiting, the transsexual woman finally underwent gender confirmation surgery";
- transexual, trans
Derived forms: transsexuals
Type of: individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul
Encyclopedia: Transsexual