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'''Clitoromegaly''' or '''Macroclitoris''' is variation under the [[macrogenital]] umbrella in which one has a clitoris larger than expected, possibly resembling a small penis.<ref>https://isna.org/faq/conditions/clitoromegaly/</ref><ref>https://anunnakiray.com/2016/03/18/eight-names-for-the-same-thing-penis-phallus-clitoris-phaloclitoris-micropenis-microphalus-clitoramegaly-and-pseudo-penis/</ref> This is a description, rather than a diagnosis, as it can be congenital or acquired. This is typically a result of exposure to testosterone in [[AFAB]]/[[CTF]] individuals, either in the womb or later in life.
If it is congenital or is caused by a natural hormonal imbalance it can be considered a variation of [[intersex]] and a form of [[Ambiguous Genitalia|ambiguous genitalia]]. Sometimes, individuals with clitoromegaly may be incorrectly
Acquired clitoromegaly is often seen in [[transmasculine]] individuals on [[Hormone Replacement Therapy|hormone replacement therapy]], and [[müllerian]] athletes who use androgens to enhance muscular growth. Animals can also have these variations, however within animals it is called a ''pseudopenis''.
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