Virilism

Known as: Masculinization, Virilism [Disease/Finding], Virilization 
Development of male secondary SEX CHARACTERISTICS in the FEMALE. It is due to the effects of androgenic metabolites of precursors from endogenous or… (More)
National Institutes of Health

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Achard-Thiers syndromeFetal Virilization
Adrenal Cortex Carcinoma Overall ENSAT v7 StagingAdrenocortical carcinomaAdrenogenital SyndromeAndrogenization
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Adrenal Gland DiseasesDisorders of Sex DevelopmentEndocrine System Diseases

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Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Human Breast Milk Contamination with Phthalates and Alterations of Endogenous Reproductive Hormones in Infants Three Months of Age
UNLABELLED Phthalates adversely affect the male reproductive system in animals. We investigated whether phthalate monoester… (More)
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Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Decrease in Anogenital Distance among Male Infants with Prenatal Phthalate Exposure
Prenatal phthalate exposure impairs testicular function and shortens anogenital distance (AGD) in male rodents. We present data… (More)
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Review
2005
Review
2005
Strategies and methods for research on sex differences in brain and behavior.
Female and male brains differ. Differences begin early during development due to a combination of genetic and hormonal events and… (More)
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2003
Review
2003
The timing of normal puberty and the age limits of sexual precocity: variations around the world, secular trends, and changes after migration.
During the past decade, possible advancement in timing of puberty has been reported in the United States. In addition, early… (More)
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2000
Review
2000
Health effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on wildlife, with special reference to the European situation.
Many wildlife species may be exposed to biologically active concentrations of endocrine-disrupting chemicals. There is strong… (More)
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Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Long polyglutamine tracts in the androgen receptor are associated with reduced trans-activation, impaired sperm production, and male infertility.
The X-linked androgen receptor (AR) gene contains two polymorphic trinucleotide repeat segments that code for polyglutamine and… (More)
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Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Aromatase deficiency in male and female siblings caused by a novel mutation and the physiological role of estrogens.
The aromatase enzyme complex catalyzes the conversion of androgens to estrogens in a wide variety of tissues, including the ovary… (More)
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Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Tissue distribution and ontogeny of steroid 5 alpha-reductase isozyme expression.
The synthesis of dihydrotestosterone is catalyzed by steroid 5 alpha-reductase isozymes, designated types 1 and 2. Mutation of… (More)
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Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Plasma testosterone and progesterone titers of pregnant rats, their male and female fetuses, and neonatal offspring.
Testosterone and progesterone titers were determined by RIA in the plasma of pregnant rats and their male and female fetuses from… (More)
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Highly Cited
1976
Highly Cited
1976
The syndromes of insulin resistance and acanthosis nigricans. Insulin-receptor disorders in man.
In six patients with acanthosis nigricans variable degrees of glucose intolerance, hyperinsulinemia and marked resistance to… (More)
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