Meaning of the word testosterone in English
What does testosterone mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
testosterone
US /ˌtesˈtɑː.stɚ.oʊn/
UK /ˌtesˈtɒs.tər.əʊn/
Noun
a steroid hormone that stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics, produced mainly in the testes, but also in the ovaries and adrenal cortex.
Example:
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High levels of testosterone are associated with male pattern baldness.
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The doctor checked his testosterone levels as part of the hormone therapy.