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Adrenal virilism

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Adrenal virilism-excess secretion of sex corticoids in females leads to the development of male characteristics such as beard, moustache and change in voice in the females. Excess secretion of these hormones in early age leads to the sexual maturity. This condition is known as adrenal virilism.
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