— masculinization , n.
/mas"kyeuh leuh nuyz'/ , v.t., masculinized, masculinizing .
1. Med. to produce certain male secondary sex characteristics in (a female).
2. to make masculine in character, quality, or appearance: The presence of two large leather sofas seemed to masculinize the whole room.
Also, esp. Brit., masculinise .
[ 1920-25; MASCULINE + -IZE ]