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virilism

Translations

virilismnoun

virilismeMédecine ; développement de caractères sexuels masculins chez la femme ou chez l’enfant.

Virilism may manifest as hirsutism, a deeper voice, and clitoral enlargement in affected women.

Le virilisme peut se manifester par un hirsutisme, une voix plus grave et une hypertrophie du clitoris chez les femmes atteintes.

Synonyms

virilismnoun

The development of male secondary sexual characteristics, particularly in a female, resulting from excessive androgen production or exposure.

Virilism may manifest as hirsutism, a deeper voice, and clitoral enlargement in affected women.

Premature or pathological exaggeration of masculine traits in a prepubescent boy caused by endocrine dysfunction.

The endocrinologist suspected virilism when the nine-year-old presented with early facial hair and rapid muscle growth.