Non-op
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Definition
Non-op is an informal term for a transgender person who has chosen not to undergo sex reassignment surgery. It can also describe that person or their status in relation to surgery.
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What does non-op mean?
In transgender terminology, non-op describes a person who has chosen not to undergo sex reassignment surgery. The term can also be used adjectivally to describe someone in that situation.
How non-op is used
Non-op is an informal label and may appear alongside terms such as “pre-op,” which describes someone who has not yet undergone the surgery. In the supplied transgender sense, non-op specifically refers to a decision not to undergo it, rather than simply not having had it yet.