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masculinisation

/ˌmæs.kjʊ.lɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌmæs.kjʊ.lɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее аномальное развитие мужских половых признаков у женщин, часто возникающее в результате гормональной терапии или нарушения функции надпочечников.

A noun referring to the abnormal development of male sexual characteristics in a female, often resulting from hormone therapies or adrenal malfunction.

uncountable

  1. Development of male characteristicsC1formalmedical

    The process by which a female develops male physical traits, often due to hormonal treatments or adrenal gland disorders.

    ruРазвитие мужских характеристик

    • The patient experienced masculinisation as a side effect of the hormone therapy.
    • Adrenal tumors can cause masculinisation in women.
    • The study examined the effects of androgen exposure on masculinisation.

    Synonymsvirilisationvirilization

    Antonymsfeminisation

Forms
  • masculinisations plural form
  • masculinisations' possessive plural form
  • masculinisation's possessive singular form