masculinization

masculinization /mas·cu·lin·iza·tion/ (-lin-i-za´shun)

1. normal development of male primary or secondary sex characters in a male.

2. development of male secondary sex characters in a female or prepubescent male.

3. the condition of having such sex characters.

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masculinization

the normal induction or development of male sex characteristics in the male; also, the induction or development of male secondary sex characteristics in the female.

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masculinization Endocrinology Virilization, see there Psychology A developmental differentiation and/or assimilation of masculine features and characteristics