androgen
UK/'ændrədʒ(ə)n/US/'ændrәdʒәn/
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Definitions
n.
Any of the hormones (such as testosterone) that develop and maintain male characteristics
雄激素，雄性激素
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedandro- (Greek anēr/andros = man, male) + -gen (producing) = 'that which produces maleness.' Androgens like testosterone drive male traits. Compare estrogen (oestr- + -gen). Same -gen pattern as carcinogen and allergen.
Common Collocations
- 1.androgen levels雄激素水平
- 2.androgen receptor雄激素受体
- 3.block androgens阻断雄激素
Example Sentences
- 1.
Androgens trigger the deepening of the voice in puberty.
- 2.
The treatment blocks androgens to slow tumor growth.