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virilize

/ˈvɪrɪlaɪz/

Translations

virilizeverb

virilized

Past Simple

virilized

Past Participle

virilizing

Gerund

/ˈvɪrɪlaɪz/

viriliserMédecine, biologie ; aussi sens réfléchi ou intransitif selon le contexte.

The medication can virilize female patients, leading to increased body hair and a deeper voice.

Le médicament peut viriliser les patientes, entraînant une pilosité accrue et une voix plus grave.

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virilizeverb

To cause the development of male characteristics in an individual, typically by the influence of male hormones.

The medication can virilize female patients, leading to increased body hair and a deeper voice.

To develop male secondary sexual characteristics; to become masculinized.

During puberty the body virilizes rapidly.