virilism

• Медицинский термин, обозначающий развитие мужских вторичных половых признаков у женщины или преждевременное появление таких признаков у мальчика.

A medical term referring to the development of male secondary sexual characteristics in a female, or the premature appearance of such characteristics in a young boy.

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1. Development of male characteristicsC2formalmedical

   The development of male secondary sexual characteristics in a female, or the premature development of such characteristics in a young boy.

   Развитие мужских характеристик

   • The patient was diagnosed with virilism due to a hormonal imbalance.
   • Virilism in women can result from certain adrenal gland disorders.
   • The doctor explained that virilism may cause excessive body hair and a deeper voice.

   Synonymsmasculinizationvirilization