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2S See Two-Spirit

Ace See Asexual

AFAB See Assigned female at birth

Affirmed name See Name used

Agender Agender adjective Describes a person who identifies as having no gender, or who does not experience gender as a primary identity component.

Ally Ally verb/noun To advocate for and support a marginalized community, or to be a person who advocates for and supports a marginalized community.

AMAB See Assigned male at birth

Anatomical inventory Anatomical inventory noun A structured form that tracks the presence or absence of a patient’s reproductive organs, as well as any surgical history relevant to those organs. The inventory can be integrated into the electronic health record, and can help guide preventive health screenings and post-surgical care plans.

Aromantic Aromantic adjective A sexual orientation that describes a person who experiences little or no romantic attraction to others, and/or little or no interest in forming romantic relationships. Aromantic people may still have intimate relationships.

Asexual Asexual adjective A sexual orientation that describes a person who experiences little or no sexual attraction to others, and/or little or no interest in having sexual relationships. Asexual people may still engage in sexual activity.