virilization

Noun

1.

virilization - the abnormal development of male sexual characteristics in a female (usually as the result of hormone therapies or adrenal malfunction) Synonyms: masculinisation, masculinization, virilisation

development, growing, growth, masculinisation, masculinise, masculinization, masculinize, maturation, ontogenesis, ontogeny, virilisation, virilise, virilize