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A person's deep internal sense of being a man, woman, or another gender (e.g., non-binary, agender).

Transgender is the broader term. Transsexual often refers to individuals seeking medical intervention to align their bodies with their gender identity, though this term is used less frequently today.

An umbrella term for people whose gender identity or expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

Someone whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth.

Use "transgender" as an adjective, not a noun or verb (e.g., "a transgender person," not "a transgender" or "he is transgendered"). LGBTQ+ Culture and Community Cultural Competence in the Care of LGBTQ Patients - NCBI

How a person presents their gender outwardly (clothing, hair, behavior).

The process of taking steps to live in a person's true gender, which may include social (name, pronouns), legal (documents), or medical (hormones, surgery) changes. There is no "right" way to transition.

This guide provides an overview of the transgender community and LGBTQ+ culture based on current terminology, best practices, and resources from organizations like GLAAD, the Human Rights Campaign, and The Trevor Project. Understanding Key Terms and Concepts