masculinize
verb (used with object)
to produce certain male secondary sex characteristics in (a female).
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
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"The study highlights for the first time the association between fetal testosterone and autistic traits and indicates that fetal testosterone not only masculinizes the body; it masculinizes the mind," he says.
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