androgens

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A form of androgen — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of androgen
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