Feminisation (Noun)
Meaning
The process of becoming feminized; the development of female characteristics (loss of facial hair or breast enlargement) in a male because of hormonal disorders or castration.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's feminisation was a result of prolonged exposure to high levels of estrogen due to a rare hormonal disorder.
- During puberty, some individuals with certain genetic conditions may experience feminisation, leading to the development of female secondary sex characteristics.
- The feminisation of the male prisoner was a deliberate act of psychological warfare, achieved through forced hormone therapy and physical alteration.
- Castration often leads to feminisation in males, as the sudden loss of testosterone triggers a shift towards more feminine physical characteristics.
- In some cases of hypogonadism, feminisation can occur as a result of the body's decreased production of male hormones, leading to the growth of breasts and redistribution of body fat.