Asked by Brandi Ellis on Jul 21, 2024

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A person born with ambiguous genitals, because of a hormone imbalance in the womb or some other cause, is known as intersex.

Intersex

Individuals born with biological sex characteristics that do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies.

Ambiguous Genitals

Refers to a condition in which a newborn's external genitalia do not conform to typical definitions of male or female, making gender assignment at birth difficult.

Hormone Imbalance

A condition in which there is a disruption in the normal balance of hormones in the body, potentially affecting various bodily functions and health.

  • Comprehend the social and biological aspects of gender and sex.
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Manuela MartinezJul 26, 2024
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Intersex individuals are born with physical sex characteristics (such as genitals, gonads, and chromosome patterns) that do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies, often due to hormonal imbalances or genetic variations.