noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of masculinization. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the abnormal development of male sexual characteristics in a female (usually as the result of hormone therapies or adrenal malfunction) wordnet

Synonyms

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masculinizationvirilisationvirilization

Antonyms

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feminization

Etymology

From masculine + -isation.