Noun: masculinization ,mas-kyu-li-nu'zey-shun [N. Amer], ,mas-kyu-li-nI'zey-shun [Brit]
- The abnormal development of male sexual characteristics in a female (usually as the result of hormone therapies or adrenal malfunction)
"Excessive testosterone exposure can lead to masculinization in female athletes";
- masculinisation [Brit], virilization, virilisation [Brit]
Derived forms: masculinizations
Type of: development, growing, growth, maturation, ontogenesis, ontogeny
Encyclopedia: Masculinization