In order to remove possible negative labeling of the experience transgender may feel due to the discrepancy in biological and gender status, in the current revision of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual-5 (DSM-5) the term gender identity disorder is changed to _____.

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The term gender identity disorder was changed to gender identity dysphoria in order to remove the negative labeling associated with it and to emphasize the distress or discomfort that can be caused by the incongruence between one's gender identity and biological sex.

In Order to Remove Possible Negative Labeling of the Experience