What it means
The root in words about males and male traits. An androgenAN-druh-jenA male sex hormone, such as testosterone, or a drug that acts like one.andr/o male-gen producingFull entry is a male sex hormone such as testosterone, and androgenic effects are male-type changes such as deeper voice and more body hair. "Android" first meant shaped like a man.
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Related terms
androgen
A male sex hormone, such as testosterone, or a drug that acts like one.