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'''Clitoromegaly''' or '''macroclitoris''' is condition 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. It can be congenital or acquired. This is typically as a result of exposure to testosterone in [[AFAB]] 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 condition of [[intersex]] and a form of [[Ambiguous Genitalia|ambiguous genitalia]].
It is also often seen in [[transgender]] men on [[Hormone Replacement Therapy|hormone replacement therapy]], and female athletes who use androgens to enhance muscular growth. Animals can also have these conditions, however within animals it is called a pseudo-penis.
== History ==
It is unknown when this was first discovered, however it has had many notable cases within the 2000s.
== Resources ==
[[Category:Intersex Traits]]
<references />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clitoromegaly
https://www.karger.com/Article/Fulltext/489385
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