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masculinize

 
Dictionary: mas·cu·lin·ize   (măs'kyə-lə-nīz') pronunciation
tr.v., -ized, -iz·ing, -iz·es.
  1. To give a masculine appearance or character to.
  2. To cause (a female) to assume masculine characteristics, as through hormonal imbalance or male hormone therapy.
masculinization mas'cu·lin·i·za'tion (-lə-nĭ-zā'shən) n.

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(măs'kyə-lə-nīz')
v., -ized, -iz·ing, -iz·es.
  1. To give a masculine appearance or character to.
  2. To cause a female to assume masculine characteristics, as through hormonal imbalance.
mas'cu·lin·i·za'tion (-lə-nĭ-zā'shən) n.
Veterinary Dictionary: masculinize
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To produce masculine qualities in the female or in the sexually maturing male.

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The verb has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: give a masculine appearance or character to

Meaning #2: produce virilism in or cause to assume masculine characteristics, as through a hormonal imbalance or hormone therapy
  Synonyms: masculinise, virilize, virilise


 
 
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