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an⋅dro⋅gen

[an-druh-juhn, -jen]
–noun Biochemistry.
any substance, as testosterone or androsterone, that promotes male characteristics.

Origin:
1935–40; andro- + -gen


an⋅dro⋅gen⋅ic [an-druh-jen-ik] , adjective
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an·dro·gen   (ān'drə-jən)   
n.  A steroid hormone, such as testosterone or androsterone, that controls the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics. Also called androgenic hormone.
an'dro·gen'ic (-jěn'ĭk) adj.
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Main Entry: an·dro·gen
Pronunciation: 'an-dr&-j&n
Function: noun
: a male sex hormone (as testosterone) —an·dro·gen·ic /"an-dr&-'jen-ik/ adjective
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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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