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drə noun Biochemistry.
any substance, as testosterone or androsterone, that promotes male characteristics.
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androgen (ˈændrədʒən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 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 | |
| —adj | |
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Medical Dictionary
androgen an·dro·gen (ān'drə-jən)
n.
A steroid, such as testosterone or androsterone, that controls the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics. Also called androgenic hormone, testoid.
an'dro·gen'ic (-jěn'ĭk) adj.
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Science Dictionary
| androgen (ān'drə-jən) Pronunciation Key
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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This is the case for instance in androgen insensitivity syndrome.
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