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effemination /ef·fem·i·na·tion/ (ĕ-fem″ĭ-na´shun) feminization (2).
ef·fem·i·na·tion (-fm-nshn)
n.
The acquisition of feminine characteristics, either physiologically by women, or pathologically by persons of either sex.

feminization [fem″ĭ-nĭ-za´shun]
1. the normal induction or development of female secondary sex characters.
2. the induction or development of female secondary sex characters in the male.
testicular feminization complete androgen resistance.

effemination
feminization.


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