The LGBTQ+ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and more) is a diverse global population united by shared experiences of identity, culture, and a history of advocacy for civil rights. While often grouped together, the "T" in LGBTQ+ refers to —an internal sense of being male, female, or another gender—whereas the other letters typically refer to sexual orientation or attraction. Understanding the Transgender Community

The term (or "trans") is an umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. Cultural Competence in the Care of LGBTQ Patients - NCBI