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androgenic - 2 dictionary results

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
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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