Associations to the word «Androgen»

Wiktionary

ANDROGEN, noun. (steroid hormone) The generic term for any natural or synthetic compound, usually a steroid hormone, that stimulates or controls the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics in vertebrates. A male sex hormone such as testosterone or anabolic steroids.

Dictionary definition

ANDROGEN, noun. Male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and responsible for typical male sexual characteristics.

Wise words

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