Definition

Relating to male hormones that influence the development of male characteristics.

Example

The doctor explained how androgenic hormones affect muscle growth.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new supplement that claims to boost androgenic effects?

Yeah, I've seen some ads for it; do you think it actually works?

I'm not sure, but I read that androgenic properties can really help with muscle growth.

That makes sense; I guess it depends on the individual and their body chemistry.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Androgenic → It is formed from "andro-" (from Greek "aner", meaning man) and "genic" (from Greek "genes", meaning born of or produced by). The word "androgenic" refers to substances that promote male characteristics or are produced by male hormones.

Memory Tip

Think of 'man' ('andro-') and 'produced by' ('genic') to remember that 'androgenic' relates to characteristics produced by male hormones.

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