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单词 virilization
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Definition of virilization in English:

virilization

(British virilisation)
noun ˌvɪrɪlʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)nˌvirələˈzāSHən
mass nounMedicine
  • The development of male physical characteristics (such as muscle bulk, body hair, and deep voice) in a female or precociously in a boy, typically as a result of excess androgen production.

    excessive growth of body hair is a common symptom of virilization
    Example sentencesExamples
    • When women take exogenous androgens, the same irreversible virilization occurs.
    • Adverse effects such as virilization are few and can be minimized with reduction of the dosage.
    • Administration of glucocorticoids inhibits excessive production of androgens, prevents progressive virilization, and stabilizes renin levels.
    • Patients are often concerned about the physical manifestations of this disorder, including virilization and acanthosis nigricans, and may be less aware of systemic problems.
    • Clinical clues to possible hyperandrogenism in women include dysmenorrhea, virilization, and severe acne.
 
 

Definition of virilization in US English:

virilization

(British virilisation)
nounˌvirələˈzāSHən
Medicine
  • The development of male physical characteristics (such as muscle bulk, body hair, and deep voice) in a female or precociously in a boy, typically as a result of excess androgen production.

    excessive growth of body hair is a common symptom of virilization
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Patients are often concerned about the physical manifestations of this disorder, including virilization and acanthosis nigricans, and may be less aware of systemic problems.
    • Clinical clues to possible hyperandrogenism in women include dysmenorrhea, virilization, and severe acne.
    • Adverse effects such as virilization are few and can be minimized with reduction of the dosage.
    • When women take exogenous androgens, the same irreversible virilization occurs.
    • Administration of glucocorticoids inhibits excessive production of androgens, prevents progressive virilization, and stabilizes renin levels.
 
 
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