adjective
- causing or tending to develop masculine characteristics
Usage: often used in medical contexts
verb
- present participle of masculinize: to give masculine characteristics to
Examples
- The doctor explained the masculinizing effects of testosterone therapy.
- Some medical conditions can have masculinizing influences on development.
- The hormone treatment had masculinizing properties.
- Researchers studied the masculinizing impact of certain chemicals.
- The therapy was masculinizing her voice and appearance.
- Athletes were concerned about masculinizing side effects of the supplements.