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masculinisation

UK
/ˌmæskjʊˌlaɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌmæskjələˌnaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Translations

masculinisationnoun
UK
/ˌmæskjʊˌlaɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌmæskjələˌnaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Countable in the sense of an instance/result; also used abstractly for the process.
masculinisationMédecine, biologie.
The patient's masculinisation was monitored during treatment.
La masculinisation du patient a été surveillée pendant le traitement.
Synonyms
masculinization
virilization
virilisation
androgenization
androgenisation
masculinizing
Antonyms
feminisation
feminization
masculinisationadjective
Used attributively in technical or descriptive contexts.
masculinisantMédecine, biologie ; se dit d’un effet ou d’un processus qui entraîne une masculinisation.
The masculinisation effects were observed after prolonged hormone exposure.
Des effets masculinisants ont été observés après une exposition prolongée aux hormones.

Definitions

masculinisationnoun
The process of becoming masculine or more masculine, or of making someone or something masculine.
The patient's masculinisation was monitored during treatment.
The development or appearance of male characteristics, especially in a medical or biological context.
Excess androgen levels can lead to masculinisation.
masculinisationadjective
Relating to masculinisation; associated with the process of becoming masculine or making something masculine.
The masculinisation effects were observed after prolonged hormone exposure.
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