Feminization (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 feminization of the patient was a noticeable side effect of the prolonged hormone therapy.
- Researchers have studied the feminization of males in certain species of fish that have been exposed to high levels of estrogen in the water.
- Castration often leads to feminization in males, as the body is no longer producing high levels of testosterone.
- The doctor explained to the patient that feminization was a possible outcome of the hormone treatment, but it was a rare occurrence.
- The feminization of the trans man's body was a deliberate and intentional process, achieved through a combination of hormone therapy and surgery.