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.
Children with gender dysphoria may manifest coexisting separation anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and symptoms of depression. Adolescents and adults with gender dysphoria before gender reassignment are at increased risk for suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and completed suicides.