virilism

noun

vir·​il·​ism ˈvir-ə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce virilism (audio)
: the appearance of male secondary sex characteristics (such as facial hair) in the female

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of virilism was in 1922

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“Virilism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virilism. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

virilism

noun
vir·​il·​ism ˈvir-ə-ˌliz-əm How to pronounce virilism (audio)
1
: precocious development of secondary sex characteristics in the male
2
: the appearance of secondary sex characteristics of the male (as facial hair) in a female

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