Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email
Answers.com

defeminization

 
Sci-Tech Dictionary: defeminization
(dē′fem·ə·nə′zā·shən)

(physiology) Loss or reduction of feminine attributes, usually caused by ovarian dysfunction or removal.
(psychology) Psychic process involving a deep and permanent change in the character of a woman, resulting in a giving up of feminine feelings, and the assumption of masculine qualities.


Search unanswered questions...
Enter a question here...
Search: All sources Community Q&A Reference topics
 
 
Learn More
defeminize
Defeminization and masculinization
Donald Ault

Help us answer these
What is the the differences between masculinization and defeminization?

Post a question - any question - to the WikiAnswers community:

 

Copyrights:

Sci-Tech Dictionary. McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms. Copyright © 2003, 1994, 1989, 1984, 1978, 1976, 1974 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.  Read more