Today's experts typically recommend that surgery for ________ newborns be postponed until their naturally developing physical appearance and gender identity become clear.
A) lesbian
B) intersex
C) gender-typed
D) androgynous

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The term "intersex" refers to babies born with sex characteristics (such as genitals, chromosomes, or reproductive organs) that don't fit typical binary male/female categories. Surgery to alter or "normalize" these characteristics has traditionally been performed soon after birth, but modern experts recognize the potential harm in this approach and generally recommend waiting until the child develops and can provide informed consent. The other answer choices are not relevant to this context.

Today's Experts Typically Recommend That Surgery for ________ Newborns Be