androgen
androgen — noun
- androgensingular
- androgensplural
1. a type of hormone found in the body that controls the development of male physic
a type of hormone found in the body that controls the development of male physical features and is present in both males and females, though at higher levels in males.
During puberty, boys' bodies produce more androgens, leading to a deeper voice and facial hair.
androgen production during puberty
Dr. Okonkwo tested the patient's androgen levels after noticing signs of hormone imbalance.
collocation: androgen levels
Yuna's doctor explained that androgens affect women's health too, not just men's.
Luisa learned in biology class that the main androgen, testosterone, helps build muscle mass.
The nurse explained that the adrenal glands produce several different androgens, not just testosterone.
- male sex hormone
broader functional description rather than a scientific term, more accessible to non-specialist readers
- testosterone
the most abundant and well-known androgen; narrower in scope than 'androgen'
- estrogen
the primary female sex hormone, often described as the counterpart to androgens in sex-hormone balance
文法句型
androgen + verb (produces, controls)
androgen levels / production / therapy
用法筆記
In medical writing, 'androgen' often appears with a modifier specifying the source (e.g. 'adrenal androgens') or the type (e.g. 'circulating androgens'). The plural 'androgens' is common when referring to the class of hormones as a group.