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transpatient en · NOUN

Etymology

From trans- + patient.

Meanings

1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of trans patient.
   alt of trans patient
   • Metabolic diseases also need to be considered in transpatients. 2014 January, Cécile A. Unger, “Care of the transgender patient: the role of the gynecologist”, in American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, page 23:
   • The quickest way to thwart analytic work with transpatients is to use legally assigned, as opposed to chosen, names and pronouns. 2018, Sheila L. Cavanagh, “Principles for Psychoanalytic Work with Trans Clients”, in Oren Gozlan, editor, Current Critical Debates in the Field of Transsexual Studies: In Transition, unnumbered page:
   • If transpatients experience sub-standard, insensitive, or frankly discriminatory care in an emergency department, providers should address this deficiency directly with the department or hospital administration. 2005, R. Nick Gorton, Jamie Buth, Dean Spade, Medical Therapy and Health Maintenance for Transgender Men: A Guide For Health Care Providers, page 76:

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