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virilization

/ˌvɪrɪˈlaɪzɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does virilization mean?

noun

The process of making something or someone more masculine, or the state of being masculine. In medicine, a condition in which an excess of androgens causes the development of male characteristics in a female.

Example

"The doctor warned that the virilization of the patient could lead to serious health complications if left untreated."

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