Definition of Virilize

1. Verb. Produce virilism in or cause to assume masculine characteristics, as through a hormonal imbalance or hormone therapy. "The drugs masculinized the teenage girl"

Exact synonyms: Masculinise, Masculinize, Virilise
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Related verbs: Masculinize
Derivative terms: Masculinization, Virilization

Definition of Virilize

1. Verb. (biology) To make virile. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Virilize

1. to introduce male characteristics in (a female) [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Virilize

virile
virilely
virilescence
virilescent
virilise
virilisms
virilities
virility
virility drug
virilizations
virilize (current term)
virilized
virilizes
virilizing
virilocal
viring
virino
virinos
virion
virions
virl
virls
virmilion
virogene

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