virilization
virilization · virilizations
The development of sex characteristics that are typically found in menThe development of sex characteristics that are typically found in men.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The development of sex characteristics that are typically found in men.
More definitions
- the abnormal development of male sexual characteristics in a female (usually as the result of hormone therapies or adrenal malfunction)
Translations
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plural: virilizations| Singular | virilization |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- the abnormal development of male sexual characteristics in a female (usually as the result of hormone therapies or adrenal malfunction):masculinizationmasculinisationvirilisation
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable