Meaning Of The Word Testosterone

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testosterone
uncountable noun: Testosterone is a hormone found in men and male animals, which can also be produced artificially. It is thought to be responsible for the male sexual instinct and other male characteristics.

testosterone in American English
a male, steroid sex hormone, C19H28O2, produced as a white, crystalline substance by isolation from animal testes, or synthesized: used in medicine
noun: the sex hormone, C19H28O2, secreted by the testes, that stimulates the development of male sex organs, secondary sexual traits, and sperm

testosterone in British English
noun: a potent steroid hormone secreted mainly by the testes. It can be extracted from the testes of animals or synthesized and used to treat androgen deficiency or promote anabolism. Formula: C19 H28 O2

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