androgen /an·dro·gen/ (an´dro-jen) any substance, e.g., testosterone, that promotes masculinization.
Androgen
androgen
androgen (an´drōjen),
adrenal androgens the 19-carbon steroids synthesized by the adrenal cortex that function as weak steroids or steroid precursors; e.g., dehydroepiandrosterone.
an·dro·gen ( n dr -jn)n. A steroid, such as testosterone or androsterone, that controls the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics. Also called androgenic hormone. an  dro·genic (-j n k) adj. |
Androgen
A natural or artificial steroid that acts as a male sex hormone. Androgens are responsible for the development of male sex organs and secondary sexual characteristics. Testosterone and androsterone are androgens.
androgen
[an′drəjin]
Etymology: Gk, andros + genein, to produce
any steroid hormone that increases male characteristics. Natural hormones, such as testosterone and its esters and analogs, are primarily used as substitution therapy. androgenic, adj.
androgen (an´drōjen),
n a substance that possesses masculinizing qualities, such as testosterone.
androgen
any steroid hormone which promotes male characteristics. The two main androgens are androstenedione and testosterone.
androgen binding protein
generated by Sertoli cells; binds androgens within the adluminal compartment of the testis.
androgen insensitivity
see testicular feminization.
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