Feminization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004373",
  "term": "Feminization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The development of female secondary sexual characteristics in a male organism, or the accentuation of such traits in a female. This process results from a shift in the balance of sex hormones, specifically an increase in estrogen activity or a decrease in androgen activity. Exposure to certain environmental chemicals, known as endocrine disruptors, can induce feminization in wildlife populations, particularly in fish and amphibians.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 754 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/feminization/"
}