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androgen excess
an·dro·gen ex·cess
Definitions related to androgen excess:
  • Excessive secretion of androgens from the adrenal glands or gonads. Clinical manifestations may include virilization.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (hyperandrogenism) Excessive secretion of androgens by the adrenal glands and/or gonads.
    NICHD Pediatric Terminology
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Androgen excess is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. Androgens are produced primarily from the adrenal glands and the ovaries.
    Medscape
    WebMD, 2025
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