Definition of VIRILIZATION

virilization

Meanings

Plural: virilizations

Noun

  • the abnormal development of male sexual characteristics in a female (usually as the result of hormone therapies or adrenal malfunction)
  • The development of sex characteristics that are typically found in men.

Origin / Etymology

From virile + -ization.

Antonyms

feminization

Scrabble Score: 24

virilization is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
virilization is not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
virilization is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 27

virilization is a valid Words With Friends word