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testosterone

tes·tos·te·rone

UK/tɛˈstɒ.stə.ɹəʊn/ US/tɛˈstɑ.stəˌɹoʊn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics

Origin

From test(is) + -o- + -sterone (“steroid hormone”).

Phrases

  • testosterone undecanoate

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