Defeminization

//diːˌfɛmɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The process of defeminizing. uncountable, usually

    "In contrast, most of the defeminization and masculinization of the CNS is dependent on conversion of testosterone to estradiol."

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"In contrast, most of the defeminization and masculinization of the CNS is dependent on conversion of testosterone to estradiol."

Etymology

From defeminize + -ation.

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