androgen
noun
an·dro·gen
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Definition of androgen
: a male sex hormone (such as testosterone)
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Other Words from androgen
androgenic
\ ˌan-drə-ˈje-nik
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adjective
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adjective
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That’s when your doctor might recommend adding in an androgen blocker such as spironalactone. — Jessica Cruel, SELF, "12 Acne Treatments That Really Work, According to Dermatologists," 8 Aug. 2019 This is a bit of a misnomer—all humans produce androgens, but biological males typically produce more than biological females. — Anna Lee Beyer, Glamour, "Losing My Hair Taught Me to Redefine My Standards of Beauty," 22 May 2019 Low-fat dairy Low-fat milk, yogurt, and other dairy products may contain androgens, male hormones that get left in when fat is removed, says Tolbert. — Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, "9 Foods to Avoid If You're Trying to Get Pregnant," 17 Apr. 2019 Insulin resistance can cause your ovaries to make too many androgens, according to the Mayo Clinic. — Mary Claire Lagroue, SELF, "Can Diet and Exercise Actually Improve PCOS Symptoms?," 23 Apr. 2019 These breakouts are linked to hormones called androgens (male hormones that are present in both guys and girls), which produce excess oil so normal creams will only heal existing acne — not prevent it from occurring. — Kelsey Castañon, Seventeen, "Everything You Need to Know About Acne — and How to Get Rid of It," 4 Dec. 2018 These foods and drinks may spur your body to produce androgens, which can interfere with your menstrual cycle. — Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, "9 Foods to Avoid If You're Trying to Get Pregnant," 17 Apr. 2019 These breakouts are linked to hormones called androgens (male hormones that are present in both guys and girls), which produce excess oil so normal creams will only heal existing acne — not prevent it from occurring. — Kelsey Castañon, Seventeen, "Everything You Need to Know About Acne — and How to Get Rid of It," 4 Dec. 2018 These breakouts are linked to hormones called androgens (male hormones that are present in both guys and girls), which produce excess oil so normal creams will only heal existing acne — not prevent it from occurring. — Kelsey Castañon, Seventeen, "Everything You Need to Know About Acne — and How to Get Rid of It," 4 Dec. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'androgen.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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androgen
noun
an·dro·gen
| \ ˈan-drə-jən
\
\
Medical Definition of androgen
: a male sex hormone (as testosterone)
Other Words from androgen
androgenic
\ ˌan-drə-ˈjen-ik
\
adjective
\
adjective
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