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The counterpart is [[müllerian]]. |
The counterpart is [[müllerian]]. |
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This term should be used in a medical manner, in the same way one would use the term "biological male." It is best not to use this term in a non-medical way unless it is for self identification. For example, one should not call a transgender woman "wolffian"; instead, one should call them "AMAB" (or "[[AXAB]]/[[UAB]]", depending on their history with sex and assigned gender.) |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The term appears to have been coined by acro-pluris on Tumblr by August 24, 2018. |
The term appears to have been coined by acro-pluris on Tumblr by August 24, 2018. |
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Revision as of 02:19, 14 October 2021
Wolffian is an alternative to the term "biological male" and refers to the phenotypic sex traits of an indivitual who has testes and was exposed primarily to testosterone in the womb.[1] This term is best described as what society views as "common men" or "most men" however transgender women and some non-binary individuals are wolffian.
Wolffian traits include:
- A penis (POP) and testes.
- The capacity for spermatogenesis unless if sterile.
- Has testosterone as one's natural primary sex hormone.
Wolffian is not synonymous with AMAB, as some AMAB individuals are intersex, and do not have all of the traits listed. Wolffian could be described as "dyadic male".
The counterpart is müllerian.
Usage
This term should be used in a medical manner, in the same way one would use the term "biological male." It is best not to use this term in a non-medical way unless it is for self identification. For example, one should not call a transgender woman "wolffian"; instead, one should call them "AMAB" (or "AXAB/UAB", depending on their history with sex and assigned gender.)
History
The term appears to have been coined by acro-pluris on Tumblr by August 24, 2018.
Flag and symbol
The flag was created by Tumblr user mourningmogaicrew on August 31st, 2021. The symbol was created on the same day and was based off the man/male symbol.[2]