Intersex

Definition

Intersex is a term used to describe individuals born with physical sex characteristics (such as chromosomes, genitalia, and hormone levels) that do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies. These characteristics can involve a combination of what are traditionally considered male and female traits.

Related terms

Gender Binary:

The classification of gender into two distinct, opposite forms of masculine and feminine, often based on biological sex.

Chromosomes: Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells that carry genetic information in the form of genes; humans typically have 46 chromosomes arranged in 23 pairs.

Hormones: Chemical substances produced in the body that regulate and control the activity of certain cells or organs, playing a key role in development, including sexual development