undermasculinization

undermasculinization

English

Etymology

under- +‎ masculinization

Noun

undermasculinization (uncountable)

1. The quality of being undermasculinized.
   • 2000, John Bancroft, The Role of Theory in Sex Research (page 111)

     If sexual orientation in males reflects either a biological predisposition toward behavioral undermasculinization (including diminished gynecophilia and enhanced androphilia in adulthood) or an early childhood social learning phenomenon […]

   • 2003, NORD Guide to Rare Disorders (page 307)

     Individuals with MAIS (undervirilized male syndrome) have unambiguously male external genitalia. They usually present with gynecomastia at puberty. They may have undermasculinization that includes sparse facial and body hair […]