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virilise

/ˈvɪr.ɪ.laɪz/

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verb

/ˈvɪr.ɪ.laɪz/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий делать мужественным или наделять мужскими качествами.

An obsolete verb meaning to make virile or to endow with masculine qualities.

  1. Induce masculine characteristicsC1formalmedical

    To cause the development of male physical characteristics in an individual, typically through hormonal changes or therapy.

    ruВызывать маскулинизацию

    • The treatment can virilise female patients if not carefully monitored.
    • Certain medical conditions can virilise a person by increasing androgen levels.
    • The drug was found to virilise the fetus in animal studies.

    Synonymsmasculinisemasculinize

    Antonymsfeminise

Forms
  • virilised past participle
  • virilised past simple
  • virilising present participle
  • virilises third person singular