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testicular feminization [tes¦tik·yə·lər ‚fem·ə·nə′zā·shən] (medicine) A hereditary disorder in which affected individuals are chromosomally XY but have a feminine phenotype and are sterile. The X-linked testicular feminization (Tfm) gene results in absent or defective testosterone receptors, leaving cells unable to bind androgens and respond even though normal male levels of androgen are present. Also known as androgen insensitivity syndrome. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There were many other similar events, too numerous to mention, related to other issues such as the feminization of the Church; constant and continuing criticism of the Vatican in the Prairie Messenger, orthodox clergy silently and effectively marginalized (I felt marginalized too); irreverence for the Eucharist, and other poor church behaviour; the First Confession--First Communion issue; and feminist and pro-abortion staff in the Catholic schools What was going on? The list of social ills caused by this feminization of masculinity is long and sordid. Soban discusses the feminization of eating disorder treatment that ultimately does not translate into working with men. |
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