1. any of a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against your own tissues. Familiarity information: AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE used as a noun is very rare. Dictionary entry details. â¢ AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE (noun).
There is no clearly understood or universally agreed-upon cause for gender identity disorder. However, most experts agree that there may be a strong biological basis for the disorder. The sex of a human baby is determined by chromosomes.
Adults with gender dysphoria may adopt the behavior, clothing, and mannerisms of the gender they experience. They feel uncomfortable being regarded by others as their assigned gender, and have a strong desire to be rid of the primary and sex characteristics of their assigned gender.