Hormone
androgen Audio
an·dro·gen [ an-druh-juhn, -jen ]
Subclass of:
Hormones
Etymology:
Greek aner (andro-) = man + gennao = I produce
Definitions related to androgens:
  • A type of hormone that promotes the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Any of a group of male sex hormones, including testosterone, that controls male characteristics such as beard growth.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • Compounds that interact with androgen receptors in target tissues to bring about the effects similar to those of testosterone; depending on the target tissues, androgenic effects can be on sexual differentiation, male reproductive organs, spermtogenesis, secondary male sex characteristics, libido, development of muscle mass, strength, and power.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
  • (therapeutic androgen) A synthetic or animal-derived hormone that is chemically or functionally similar or identical to endogenous androgen with potential use in therapeutic applications.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Androgen, any of a group of hormones that primarily influence the growth and development of the male reproductive system. The predominant and most active androgen is testosterone, which is produced by the male testes. The other androgens, which support the functions of testosterone, are produced...
    Encyclopedia Britannica
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2025
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