German

Noun

Androgen n ‎(genitive Androgens, plural Androgene)

1. androgen

English

Noun

androgen ‎(plural androgens)

1. (biochemistry, steroids) The generic term for any natural or synthetic compound, usually a steroid hormone, that stimulates or controls the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics in vertebrates. A male sex hormone such as testosterone or anabolic steroids.

Derived terms

• antiandrogen

Translations

See also

• anabolic steroid
• androsterone
• estrogen
• testosterone

Czech

Noun

androgen m

1. androgen