1. The abnormal development of male sexual characteristics in a female (usually as the result of hormone therapies or adrenal malfunction)
   - masculinization, masculinisation [Brit], virilisation [Brit]

Derived forms: virilizations

See also: virilize

Type of: development, growing, growth, maturation, ontogenesis, ontogeny

Encyclopedia: Virilization

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