Meaning of androgen | Babel Free
ˈændrəd͡ʒənDefinitions
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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“It is known as Hatschek's pit and has been found to react⟳ positively to antibodies against substance P, met-enkephalin, cholecystokinin (CCK), mammalian luteinizing hormone (LH), and the enzyme aromatase (P450ₐᵣₒ), which converts certain androgens into estrogens (see⟳ Chapter 3).”
“However, high levels of the nonaromatizable androgen dihydrotestosterone and of sex-hormone binding globulin that inhibit fat accumulation in the abdomen might also contribute⟳ to reducing the waist.”
“Indeed, one popular thread on looksmax.org is devoted to “pubertymaxxing,” complete⟳ with “an introduction into androgens and growth factors, and how to apply⟳ them.””
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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