an·dro·gen ( n dr -jn)n. A steroid hormone, such as testosterone or androsterone, that controls the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics. Also called androgenic hormone. an  dro·genic (-j n k) adj. |
androgen [ˈændrədʒən]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) any of several steroids, produced as hormones by the testes or made synthetically, that promote development of male sexual organs and male secondary sexual characteristics
androgenic [ˌændrəˈdʒɛnɪk] adj
| androgen (ndr-jn) Any of several steroid hormones, especially testosterone, that regulate the growth, development, and function of the male reproductive system. The main source of androgens in the body are the testes. |
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| Noun | 1. |  androgen - male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and responsible for typical male sexual characteristicssex hormone, steroid hormone, steroid - any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs androsterone - an androgenic hormone that is less active than testosterone methyltestosterone - an androgenic compound contained in drugs that are used to treat testosterone deficiency and female breast cancer and to stimulate growth and weight gain Durabolin, Kabolin, nandrolone - an androgen (trade names Durabolin or Kabolin) that is used to treat testosterone deficiency or breast cancer or osteoporosis testosterone - a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics |
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