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androgen

/ændrɒdʒən/ noun · British & US
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What does androgen mean?

noun

A male sex hormone, such as testosterone, that promotes the development of male characteristics. A substance that has a male-promoting effect.

Example

"The doctor prescribed an androgen to help stimulate hair growth."

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