androgen

noun
UK: /ˈændrədʒən/
US: /ˈændrədʒən/

  1. A hormone, such as testosterone, that encourages the development of male characteristics in humans and animals.

    1. Androgen affects hair growth. [ ] [ ]
    2. The drug works by blocking the effects of androgen in the body, thus reducing acne. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

testosterone

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "androgen" is /ˈændrədʒən/ in British English and /ˈændrədʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "androgen": testosterone.

Example usage of "androgen": "Androgen affects hair growth.". More examples on the page.