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Development of the sex characteristics that are typically found in men.
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Virilization — In biology and medicine, virilization refers to the biological development of sex differences, changes that make a male body different from a female body. Most of the changes of virilization are produced by androgens. Virilization is most… … Wikipedia
virilization — Production or acquisition of virilism. * * * vir·il·iza·tion also Brit vir·il·isa·tion .vir ə lə zā shən n the condition of being or process of becoming virilized * * * n. the most extreme result of excessive androgen production… … Medical dictionary
virilization — n. the most extreme result of excessive androgen production (hyperandrogenism) in women. It is characterized by temporal balding, a male body form, muscle bulk, deepening of the voice, enlargement of the clitoris, and hirsutism. Virilization in… … The new mediacal dictionary
virilization — vir·il·i·za·tion (vîr ə lĭ zāʹshən) n. Development of male secondary sexual characteristics. virʹil·ize ( ə līz ) v. * * * … Universalium
virilization — n. abnormal development of masculine characteristics in a woman … English contemporary dictionary
virilization — or virilisation ˌvɪrɪlʌɪ zeɪʃ(ə)n noun Medicine the development in a female (or precociously in a boy) of male physical characteristics, typically as a result of excess androgen production. Derivatives virilism noun … English new terms dictionary
virilization — vir·il·iza·tion … English syllables
virilization — noun the abnormal development of male sexual characteristics in a female (usually as the result of hormone therapies or adrenal malfunction) • Syn: ↑masculinization, ↑masculinisation, ↑virilisation • Derivationally related forms: ↑virilize,… … Useful english dictionary
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency — Classification and external resources Deficient 21 Hydroxylase can lead to accumulation of 17 Hydroxyprogesterone ICD … Wikipedia
Intersex surgery — is one of several terms referring to surgery performed to correct birth defects or early injuries of the genitalia, primarily for the purposes of making the appearance more normal and to reduce the likelihood of future problems. The recent… … Wikipedia
