detransition
dee-tran-ZISH-uhn
Definition
The process of stopping or reversing a gender transition, such as by stopping gender-affirming medical treatments or living in a way that aligns with one's sex assigned at birth.
Etymology
Formed from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'away from' or 'reversal' and the noun 'transition,' which originates from the Latin 'transire' meaning 'to go across.' It entered common usage in the early 21st century to describe the medical and social reversal of gender transition.
In the news
The word appears in the article as part of an article title used to critique current political debates regarding gender-affirming care and medical policy. It is mentioned as a provocative, controversial topic in the context of polarized healthcare discourse.
Pastoral care is not therapy
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