virilization
/ˌvɪrɪlɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The process of developing male physical characteristics, either naturally during puberty or due to medical conditions or hormone treatments.
- The patient's virilization was caused by a tumor on the adrenal gland.
- The doctor explained that virilization occurs naturally in boys during adolescence.
- Excessive virilization in women can be a sign of a hormonal disorder.
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