testosterone

tes·tos·ter·one  (ts-tst-rn)

n.

A white crystalline steroid hormone, C₁₉H₂₈O₂, produced primarily in the testes and responsible for the development and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics. It is also produced synthetically for use in medical treatment.

---

[test(is) + ster(ol) + -one.]

---

testosterone [tɛˈstɒstəˌrəʊn]

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) a potent steroid hormone secreted mainly by the testes. It can be extracted from the testes of animals or synthesized and used to treat androgen deficiency or promote anabolism. Formula: C₁₉H₂₈O₂

[from testis + sterol + -one]

---

testosterone  (ts-tst-rn)

A steroid hormone that is the most potent naturally occurring androgen and that regulates the development of the male reproductive system and male secondary sex characteristics. Testosterone is produced mainly in the testes and is also used as a drug in the treatment of certain medical disorders. Chemical formula: C₁₉H₂₈O₂.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

testosterone - a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics androgen, androgenic hormone - male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and responsible for typical male sexual characteristics

Translations

testosterone [teˈstɒstərəʊn] N → testosterona f

testosterone [tɛˈstɒstərəʊn] n → testostérone f
test paper n (= exam) → interrogation f écrite
test pilot n → pilote mf d'essai
test run n [machine, vehicle, system] → mise f à l'essai
test tube n → éprouvette f
test-tube baby n → bébé-éprouvette m

testosterone

n → Testosteron nt

testosterone [tɛˈstɒstəˌrəʊn] n → testosterone m