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androgen

/an-druh-juhn, -jen/US // ˈæn drə dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn //UK // (ˈændrədʒən) //

雄性激素,雄激素,雌激素

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Biochemistry.

    • : any substance, as testosterone or androsterone, that promotes male characteristics.

Examples

  • This suggests that blocking androgens in men was protective against SARS-CoV-2 infection.

  • And androgen insensitivity syndrome,  which can cause people born with XY chromosomes (male typical) to appear feminine.