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'''CTF''' or '''Close To Female''' is a term for [[intersex]] individuals who can be closely described as a female, or described as 'almost female' but aren't actually female. This usually implies one has XX chromosomes, a vagina or something similar to a vagina, and other [[feminine]] traits while not being entirely female. |
'''CTF''' or '''Close To Female''' is a term for [[intersex]] individuals who can be closely described as a female, or described as 'almost female' but aren't actually female. This usually implies one has XX chromosomes, a vagina or something similar to a vagina, and other [[feminine]] traits while not being entirely female. |
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This term is important, as the term "[[AFAB]]" implies that they are assigned female at birth |
This term is important, as the term "[[AFAB]]" implies that they are assigned female at birth, [[müllerian]] implies they are not intersex, and [[PWHV]] implies they have a vagina, which is not always the case. |
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Many CTF individuals have XX chromosomes, however they do not have to. Instead, they may have |
Many CTF individuals have XX chromosomes, however they do not have to. Instead, they may have other feminine traits such as ovaries, a uterus, a feminine body, etc. All that matters is that they can easily be classified as 'almost female.' |
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They may have [[Ambiguous Genitalia|ambiguous genitals]], be on the [[Agenital|agenital spectrum]], or have a penis which means they may be [[AMAB|assigned male at birth]] instead. Because of this, calling them AFAB may be incorrect to properly describe their experiences. |
They may have [[Ambiguous Genitalia|ambiguous genitals]], be on the [[Agenital|agenital spectrum]], or have a penis which means they may be [[AMAB|assigned male at birth]] instead. Because of this, calling them AFAB may be incorrect to properly describe their experiences. |