Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of steroid hormone: An androgenic hormone is a substance that develops and maintains male characteristics in vertebrates.
   • Primary male sex hormone: It is produced mainly in the testes and is responsible for the development of typical male sexual traits.

Usage

• Androgenic hormones are crucial for male puberty, influencing features like a deepened voice and facial hair.
• Doctors may measure androgenic hormone levels to diagnose certain endocrine conditions.
• The term is often used in medical and biological contexts to discuss hormones like testosterone.

Examples

• Testosterone is the most well-known androgenic hormone.
• The study focused on the role of androgenic hormones in muscle development.
• An imbalance in androgenic hormones can lead to various health issues.

Advanced Usage

• "Androgenic hormone activity": Refers to the biological effect or potency of these hormones in stimulating male characteristics.
• "Androgenic hormone receptor": A specific protein in cells that androgenic hormones bind to in order to exert their effects.

Variants and Related Words

• Androgen (n): A more common synonym for androgenic hormone; any natural or synthetic compound that stimulates male characteristics.
• Androgenic (adj): Relating to or having the properties of an androgenic hormone (e.g., androgenic effects).

Synonyms

• Androgen: The direct synonym.
• Male sex hormone: A descriptive synonym.

Related Phrases

• Androgenic alopecia: A type of hair loss influenced by androgenic hormones.
• Anti-androgenic: A term describing substances that block the effects of androgenic hormones.

Noun

1. male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and responsible for typical male sexual characteristics