virilise

• 书面或过时用语，指使某人具有男子气概或男性特征，即赋予男子气概或使男性化。

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.

   促使男性化

   • 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.

   同义词masculinisemasculinize

   反义词feminise