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androgen

/ˈæn.drə.dʒən/

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noun

/ˈæn.drə.dʒən/C1formalmedical
  • ruМужской половой гормон, вырабатываемый в основном в яичках, отвечающий за развитие и поддержание типичных мужских половых признаков.

A male sex hormone produced primarily in the testes that is responsible for the development and maintenance of typical male sexual characteristics.

  1. Male sex hormoneC1formalmedical

    A type of steroid hormone that primarily influences the development and maintenance of male sexual characteristics, produced mainly in the testes.

    ruМужской половой гормон

    • Testosterone is the most well-known androgen in the human body.
    • Androgens play a key role in muscle growth and bone density.
    • Doctors monitor androgen levels to diagnose certain hormonal disorders.
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