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* '''[[demigender]]'''. An umbrella term for nonbinary gender identities that have a partial connection to a certain gender, such as [[demiboy]], [[demigender#Demifluid|demifluid]], [[demigender#Demiflux|demiflux]], [[demigirl]], and [[Demigender#Deminonbinary|deminonbinary]]. <ref>Savage. "Demigender definitions." ''Demigender safe space.'' [http://demigenders.tumblr.com/post/102344212344/demigender-definitions http://demigenders.tumblr.com/post/102344212344/demigender-definitions]</ref><ref>http://asexualityorg.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=gender&amp;action=print&amp;thread=9 Definitions Master List</ref>
* '''[[demigender]]'''. An umbrella term for nonbinary gender identities that have a partial connection to a certain gender, such as [[demiboy]], [[demigender#Demifluid|demifluid]], [[demigender#Demiflux|demiflux]], [[demigirl]], and [[Demigender#Deminonbinary|deminonbinary]]. <ref>Savage. "Demigender definitions." ''Demigender safe space.'' [http://demigenders.tumblr.com/post/102344212344/demigender-definitions http://demigenders.tumblr.com/post/102344212344/demigender-definitions]</ref><ref>{{cite web| url= https://asexualityorg.proboards.com/thread/9 |title=Definitions Master List |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20200712020248/https://asexualityorg.proboards.com/thread/9 |author=tadkitty }}</ref>
* '''demiromantic'''. A romantic orientation in which a person feels romantic attraction only after getting to know someone.<ref name="hallelujah-labels"/>
* '''demiromantic'''. A romantic orientation in which a person feels romantic attraction only after getting to know someone.<ref name="hallelujah-labels"/>
* '''[[demisexual]]'''. An orientation in which a person feels sexual attraction only after forming a connection with them.<ref>http://wiki.asexuality.org/Demisexual</ref>
* '''[[demisexual]]'''. An orientation in which a person feels sexual attraction only after forming a connection with them.<ref>http://wiki.asexuality.org/Demisexual</ref>
* '''DGAB'''. Short for Designated Gender At Birth. Most people are either Designated Female At Birth (DFAB) or Designated Male At Birth (DMAB).
* '''DGAB'''. Short for Designated Gender At Birth. Most people are either Designated Female At Birth (DFAB) or Designated Male At Birth (DMAB).
* '''Disorders of Sex Development (DSD).''' Any kind of intersex condition.
* '''[[drag]].''' A gender expression that is exaggerated for theatrical performance. Although usually cross-gender, and associated with the gay and lesbian communities, drag of any kind can be done by a person of any gender identity or sexual orientation. Drag kings make a performance out of masculinity. Drag queens make a performance out of femininity.
* '''[[drag]].''' A gender expression that is exaggerated for theatrical performance. Although usually cross-gender, and associated with the gay and lesbian communities, drag of any kind can be done by a person of any gender identity or sexual orientation. Drag kings make a performance out of masculinity. Drag queens make a performance out of femininity.
* '''DSD''' (short for '''Disorder of Sex Development''' or '''Difference of Sex Development''')<ref name="DSD-HandbookForParents">{{Cite web |title=Handbook for Parents |author=Intersex Society of North America |work=DSD Guidelines |date=25 March 2006 |access-date=22 September 2021 |url= https://dsdguidelines.org/htdocs/parents/}}</ref><ref name="BiOrgGlossary">{{Cite web |title=Glossary |author= |work=Bi.org |date= |access-date=22 September 2021 |url= https://bi.org/en/glossary}}</ref> ​Any kind of [[intersex]] condition.
* '''dyadic'''. A person whose body is not intersex. Synonyms: perisex, endosex.
* '''dyadic'''. A person whose body is not intersex. Synonyms: perisex, endosex.
* '''[[Intersex#Dyadism|dyadism]]'''. The sexist belief that humans have only two sexes, either female or male, resulting in discrimination against intersex people.
* '''[[Intersex#Dyadism|dyadism]]'''. The sexist belief that humans have only two sexes, either female or male, resulting in discrimination against intersex people.
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