feminisation

Definitions of feminisation
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: feminization
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    type of:
    pathologic process, pathological process
    an organic process occurring as a consequence of disease
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