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'''CTM''' or '''Close To Male''' is a term for [[intersex]] individuals who can be closely described as a male, or described as 'almost male' but aren't actually male. This usually implies one has XY chromosomes, a penis or something similar to a penis, and other [[masculine]] traits while not being entirely male. |
'''CTM''' or '''Close To Male''' is a term for [[intersex]] individuals who can be closely described as a male, or described as 'almost male' but aren't actually male. This usually implies one has XY chromosomes, a penis or something similar to a penis, and other [[masculine]] traits while not being entirely male. |
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This term is important, as the term "[[AMAB]]" implies that they are assigned male at birth, |
This term is important, as the term "[[AMAB]]" implies that they are assigned male at birth, [[wolffian]] implies they are not intersex, and [[PWHP]] implies they have a penis, which is not always the case. |
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Many CTM individuals have XY chromosomes, however they do not have to. Instead, they may have other masculine traits such as testicles, defined muscle, a masculine body, etc. All that matters is that they can easily be classified as 'almost male.' |
Many CTM individuals have XY chromosomes, however they do not have to. Instead, they may have other masculine traits such as testicles, defined muscle, a masculine body, etc. All that matters is that they can easily be classified as 'almost male.' |
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