virilism

vir·il·ism

noun \ˈvir-ə-ˌli-zəm\

Definition of VIRILISM

: the appearance of secondary male characteristics (as facial hair) in the female

First Known Use of VIRILISM

1922

Rhymes with VIRILISM

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vir·il·ism

noun \ˈvir-ə-ˌliz-əm\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of VIRILISM

1

: precocious development of secondary sex characteristics in the male

2

: the appearance of secondary sex characteristics of the male in a female