androgen
Masculinizing hormonal compound
Androgen refers to any hormone that promotes male characteristics—testosterone being the most familiar.
Androgens drive the development of male reproductive organs, facial hair, deeper voice, and muscle mass.
Both sexes produce androgens, though males produce far more.
Androgen levels decline with age.
The adjective is androgenic: androgenic effects, androgenic alopecia (male-pattern baldness).
Adrenal steroid precursor hormone
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- steroidFour-ringed organic compound
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
receptor · synthesis · secretion · metabolism · aromatase · biosynthesis · precursor · binding
Development of male traits
- pubertySexual development stage
- voice deepeningPitch lowering with age
- facial hairBeard, mustache, stubble
- body hairMammalian surface strands
muscle development · Adam's apple · male pattern · differentiation · development · maturation
Building complex molecules
- dopingProhibited athletic drug use
- banned substanceOutlawed item or compound
- WADAAnti-doping regulatory body
- testingExamining to evaluate
steroid abuse · bodybuilding · muscle growth · strength gains · recovery · cycling · stacking · PCT
Inflamed skin condition
- sebumNatural skin lubricant
- oily skinSebaceous, shiny facial type
- hirsutismAbnormal hair growth disorder
- alopeciaPathological follicle loss
hair loss · male pattern baldness · seborrhea · antiandrogen · finasteride · minoxidil · scalp
Deficient sex hormone production
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- excessSurplus beyond need
- replacementWhat takes another's place
- therapyCurative mental treatment
insufficiency · insensitivity · deprivation · blockade · ablation · castration · supplementation · treatment
Male reproductive glands
- ovariesEgg-producing organs
- adrenalNear the kidneys
- gonadsGamete-producing glands
- hypothalamusSubthalamic regulatory brain region
pituitary · prostate · follicle · sebaceous · hair follicle · peripheral · gonadal
DHEA
Adrenal steroid precursor hormone
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- steroidFour-ringed organic compound
endocrine · receptor · synthesis · secretion · metabolism · aromatase · biosynthesis · precursor · binding · signaling
virilization
Development of male traits
- pubertySexual development stage
- voice deepeningPitch lowering with age
- facial hairBeard, mustache, stubble
body hair · muscle development · Adam's apple · male pattern · differentiation · development · maturation
anabolic
Building complex molecules
- dopingProhibited athletic drug use
- banned substanceOutlawed item or compound
- WADAAnti-doping regulatory body
testing · steroid abuse · bodybuilding · muscle growth · strength gains · recovery · cycling · stacking · PCT
acne
Inflamed skin condition
- sebumNatural skin lubricant
- oily skinSebaceous, shiny facial type
- hirsutismAbnormal hair growth disorder
alopecia · hair loss · male pattern baldness · seborrhea · antiandrogen · finasteride · minoxidil · scalp
hypogonadism
Deficient sex hormone production
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- excessSurplus beyond need
- replacementWhat takes another's place
therapy · insufficiency · insensitivity · deprivation · blockade · ablation · castration · supplementation · treatment · prescription
testes
Male reproductive glands
hypothalamus · pituitary · prostate · follicle · sebaceous · hair follicle · peripheral · gonadal
- hormonesestrogen, insulin, hormone, cortisol, progesterone
- masculinitymanhood, machismo, masculinity, manliness, alpha male
- reproductive hormonesestrogen, progesterone, LH, hormones, estradiol
- male sexualitypenis, erection, testicles, libido, ejaculation
- steroid hormonesestrogen, progesterone, cortisol, aldosterone, estradiol
- steroidssteroid, cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, aldosterone
androgenization, androgynous, androgyny, androgyne, androgens, androgenic