virilisation
/ˌvɪrɪlɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The process of developing male physical characteristics, often due to hormones or medical conditions.
- The doctor explained that virilisation in women can be caused by a hormone imbalance.
- Some athletes experience virilisation after taking certain performance-enhancing drugs.
- The study examined the effects of virilisation in children with endocrine disorders.
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