Term:
Intersex / Sex Characteristics
Definition:
Intersex people are born with physical or biological sex characteristics, such as sexual anatomy, reproductive organs, hormonal patterns and/or chromosomal patterns, which do not fit the typical definitions of male or female. These characteristics may be apparent at birth or emerge later in life, often at puberty. Intersex people can have any sexual orientation and gender identity.
Domain:
Gender
Source:
OHCHR (2016) Living Free and Equal