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an⋅dro⋅gen

  [an-druh-juhn, -jen]
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–noun Biochemistry.
any substance, as testosterone or androsterone, that promotes male characteristics.
Origin:
1935–40; andro- + -gen

Related forms:
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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Medical Dictionary

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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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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