altersex

== English == === Etymology === alter- +‎ sex. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈaltɚsɛks/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈaltəsɛks/ === Adjective === altersex (not comparable) (of an individual) Having any of a variety of acquired conditions in which one's sex characteristics differ from those of a typical male and female; for example, having sex characteristics relating to both male and female sexes by choice. This word can be used to describe fictional conditions. [1] Altersex: A catch-all term consisting of alter, meant here as “different” or “another possibility,” and sex, referring to physiological primary and secondary sex characteristics. [2] “Altersex” could be another option, though it does not seem to specify whether one wants no sex characteristics, or a combination of female and male sex characteristics. [3] Take a transmasc non-binary AFAB person. They may get top surgery to better fit their gender. Maybe look into altersex if you’re talking about bottom surgery. === See also === hermaphroditism; pseudohermaphroditism androgynous intersex; ambigender non-binary postgenderism