noun
- The condition of having biological sex characteristics that do not fit typical definitions of male or female.
- The state or experience of identifying with or expressing a sex identity that does not align with conventional binary categories.
Usage: medical/scientific term; preferred modern usage over older term 'hermaphroditism'
Usage: social/identity context
Examples
- Intersexuality encompasses a range of natural biological variations in sex characteristics.
- Medical professionals now recognize intersexuality as a normal part of human biological diversity.
- The term intersexuality is used in clinical settings to describe certain chromosomal or hormonal variations.
- Intersexuality differs from sexual orientation or gender identity, though these concepts are sometimes confused.
- Advocacy groups have worked to increase awareness and acceptance of intersexuality in society.