Definition

A type of steroid hormone that is produced in the body, particularly in males, and is associated with male traits and characteristics.

Example

Androsterone is often measured in urine tests to assess hormone levels in men.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of androsterone?

Yeah, I've come across it in some articles about hormones.

It's interesting how it influences masculine traits, right?

Definitely! It's fascinating how hormones play such a big role in our bodies.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Androsterone is formed from "andro-" (from Greek "aner", meaning man) and "sterone" (derived from "steroid", which refers to a type of organic compound). The word refers to a steroid hormone associated with male characteristics.

Memory Tip

Think of 'man' ('andro-') and 'steroid' ('sterone') to remember that androsterone is a hormone related to male traits.

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