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virilism /vir·i·lism/ (vir´i-lizm) the development or possession of male secondary sex characters in a female or prepubertal male. adrenal virilism that due to inappropriate adrenal cortical androgen production.
virilism the presence of male characteristics in the female. See also virilization. adrenal virilism virilism caused by a tumor of the zona reticularis of the adrenal gland. virilism Endocrinology The presence of ♂ physical and sexual characteristics in a ♀–hirsutism, receding frontal hairline, masculine body habitus, deepening of voice, ↑ sebaceous gland secretion, clitoral enlargement. See Hirsutism, Virilization. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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