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virilism

Translations

virilismnoun

Virilism can cause the development of male physical characteristics in females.

Вирилизм может вызвать развитие мужских физических характеристик у женщин.

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.