androgen
What is another word for androgen? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A natural or synthetic hormone, usually a steroid, that drives the development of male physical characteristics in vertebrates.
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How to use androgen
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
androgen levels
androgen production
block androgen
androgen therapy
Androgen is scientific vocabulary drawn from biochemistry and medicine.
Etymology
The word combines the prefix andro-, relating to men, with the suffix -gen, meaning something that produces or gives rise to something else. Together they name a substance that produces male characteristics.
Full origin of androgen →Frequently asked questions
What is an androgen?
It is a hormone, often a steroid, that stimulates and maintains male characteristics in vertebrates.
What is an example of an androgen?
Testosterone is the most familiar androgen.
Is androgen the same thing as testosterone?
No, testosterone is just one of several hormones classed as androgens.
