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testosterone

/tɛˈstɒstərɒn/ noun · British & US
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noun

A male sex hormone produced by the testes, responsible for the development of male characteristics and the regulation of the reproductive system.

Example

"The doctor ordered a blood test to check the patient's testosterone levels."

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