1. denoting a person whose gender identity matches their biological sex assigned at birth
Usage: gender studies

1. on this side of; on the same side as
Usage: used in scientific and technical terms

Examples

• The cisalpine region lies on this side of the Alps.
• Cis-trans isomerism is important in organic chemistry.
• She identified as a cis woman.
• The study included both cis and transgender participants.
• Cisgender is often shortened to cis in academic writing.
• The prefix cis- appears in many scientific terms.