androgen

androgen /an·dro·gen/ (an´dro-jen) any substance, e.g., testosterone, that promotes masculinization.

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adrenal androgens  the 19-carbon steroids synthesized by the adrenal cortex that function as weak steroids or steroid precursors; e.g., dehydroepiandrosterone.

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an·dro·gen (ndr-jn)

n.

A steroid, such as testosterone or androsterone, that controls the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics. Also called androgenic hormone.

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andro·genic (-jnk) adj.

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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.

Mentioned in: Anabolic Steroid Use, Gynecomastia, Hypopituitarism

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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.

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androgen (an´drōjen),

n a substance that possesses masculinizing qualities, such as testosterone.

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androgen

any steroid hormone which promotes male characteristics. The two main androgens are androstenedione and testosterone.

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androgen binding protein

generated by Sertoli cells; binds androgens within the adluminal compartment of the testis.

androgen insensitivity

see testicular feminization.