"androgenization" meaning in English

See androgenization in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˌandɹədʒənʌɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ [UK]
Etymology: From androgenize + -ation. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|androgenize|-ation}} androgenize + -ation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} androgenization (uncountable)
  1. The development of male sexual characteristics, especially after treatment with androgens. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: androgenisation Translations (the process of androgenizing): ანდროგენიზაცია (androgenizacia) (Georgian), androgenizazione [feminine] (Italian), androgenização [feminine] (Portuguese)
    Sense id: en-androgenization-en-noun-B~acIvYQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ation

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