Androgenization
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌandɹədʒənʌɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Androgenization is a noun meaning The development of male sexual characteristics, especially after treatment with androgens.
Meaning
The development of male sexual characteristics, especially after treatment with androgens.
Example Sentences
The global androgenization hypothesis predicts that neighboring males will masculinize both AGD and 2D:4D and, therefore, that AGD and 2D:4D will correlate within sexes.
Girls exposed in utero to high levels of progestins, which induce prenatal androgenisation, were described as being tomboys as youngsters, but showed ‘stereotypically feminine sexual behaviour’ as adults.
Word Forms
- androgenisation
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include androgenemia, andropause, hyperandrogenemia, hyperandrogenism, hyperandrogenicity, andropathy.
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