fem

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abbreviation

female; feminine

fem

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noun

less common variant of femme

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: a lesbian who is notably or stereotypically feminine in appearance and manner

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“Fem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fem. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

Medical Definition

fem

abbreviation
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female
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feminine
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femur
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