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phalloplasty

noun/ˌfæl.əˈplæst.i/

surgical procedure for constructing or reconstructing a penis

After years of dysphoria, he decided to pursue phalloplasty as part of his gender confirmation surgery.

penile reconstructionpenile surgery
word origin — The term 'phalloplasty' originates from the Greek words 'phallos,' meaning 'penis,' and 'plastikos,' meaning 'to mold or shape.'