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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of virilization. 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

All synonyms

masculinisationmasculinizationmasculinizationvirilization

Etymology

From virile + -isation.

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