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Commentary on Kraus’ (2015) “Classifying Intersex in DSM-5: Critical Reflections on Gender Dysphoria”

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Meyer-Bahlburg, H.F.L. Commentary on Kraus’ (2015) “Classifying Intersex in DSM-5: Critical Reflections on Gender Dysphoria”. Arch Sex Behav 44, 1737–1740 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-015-0586-1

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