English word androgen comes from English -gen (A producer of something, e.g. hydrogen.), English andro- (Human. Man, male.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -gen | English (eng) | A producer of something, e.g. hydrogen. |
| andro- | English (eng) | Human. Man, male. |
| androgen | English (eng) | (steroid hormone) The generic term for any natural or synthetic compound, usually a steroid hormone, that stimulates or controls the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics in vertebrates. A male sex hormone such as testosterone or anabolic steroids. |