Masculinization

Pronunciation: /ˈɛmˈæzˈsiˈjuˈɫiniˈziˈætˈaɪˌɑn/

Masculinization (noun)

  1. The process of becoming more like a man in appearance, behaviour, or body features.
  2. Changes in the body caused by male hormones, leading to more typically male physical traits.
  3. In grammar, the change of a word or form to a masculine style or gender.

Examples

  • The process caused masculinization over time.
  • Masculinization can happen gradually with treatment.