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Oophorectomy

A gender-affirming lower surgery to remove the ovaries.

Orchiectomy

A gender-affirming lower surgery to remove the testicles.

Outing someone

Accidentally or intentionally revealing another person’s gender or sexual orientation without their permission. (Source: QMUNITY)