1. Home
  2. People & Relationships
  3. Lesbian Life

Sex Reassignment Surgery

By Kathy Belge, About.com

Definition: Sex reassignment surgery is the genital alteration surgery that transsexuals sometimes undergo to change their physical body to match their gender identity. This is sometimes referred to as a "sex-change operation." Sex reassignment surgery is the preferred term.

Next Term: Stem

Also Known As: sex-change operation
Explore Lesbian Life
About.com Special Features

Your last name may reveal a compelling story about your family history. More >

Is someone in your life passive aggressive? Find out why and how to handle it. More >

  1. Home
  2. People & Relationships
  3. Lesbian Life
  4. Diversity
  5. Trans
  6. Sex Reassignment Surgery

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.