androgen
|an-dro-gen|
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/ˈændrəˌdʒɛn/
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/ˈændrədʒən/
male hormone; producing male traits
Etymology
Etymology Information
'androgen' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'andr-' meaning 'man' and '-gen' meaning 'producing'.
Historical Evolution
'androgen' was formed in the late 19th century from the Greek roots 'andr-' and '-gen', and entered English scientific vocabulary as a term for male sex hormones.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'producing male characteristics', and over time it became the scientific term for male sex hormones.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/08/03 21:06