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androsterone

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an·dros·ter·one  (n-drst-rn)
n.
A steroid hormone excreted in urine that reinforces masculine characteristics.
[andro- + ster(ol) + -one.]
androsterone [ænˈdrɒstəˌrəʊn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) an androgenic steroid hormone produced in the testes. Formula: C19H30O2
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.androsterone - an androgenic hormone that is less active than testosterone
androgen, androgenic hormone - male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and responsible for typical male sexual characteristics
ketosteroid - a steroid containing a ketone group
Translations
androsterone [ænˈdrɒstəˌrəʊn] N → androsterona f


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