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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… 
National Institutes of Health

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Narrower (2)

Achard-Thiers syndromeFetal Virilization
Adrenal Cortex Carcinoma Overall ENSAT v7 StagingAdrenocortical carcinomaAdrenogenital SyndromeAndrogenization

Broader (3)

Adrenal Gland DiseasesDisorders of Sex DevelopmentEndocrine System Diseases

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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… 
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Human Breast Milk Contamination with Phthalates and Alterations of Endogenous Reproductive Hormones in Infants Three Months of Age
Phthalates adversely affect the male reproductive system in animals. We investigated whether phthalate monoester contamination of… 
Review
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… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Effect of testosterone and estradiol in a man with aromatase deficiency.
Recent reports of disruptive mutations of the genes for the estrogen receptor or for cytochrome P-450 aromatase1–6 have shed new… 
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… 
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… 
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… 
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… 
Highly Cited
1974
Highly Cited
1974
Steroid 5α-Reductase Deficiency in Man: An Inherited Form of Male Pseudohermaphroditism
In male pseudohermaphrodites born with ambiguity of the external genitalia but with marked virilization at puberty, biochemical… 
Highly Cited
1959
Highly Cited
1959
Organizing action of prenatally administered testosterone propionate on the tissues mediating mating behavior in the female guinea pig.
The sexual behavior of male and female guinea pigs from mothers receiving testosterone propionate during most of pregnancy was… 
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