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Meaning of ANDROSTERONE

Pronunciation:  an'drâstu`rown

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  an androgenic hormone that is less active than testosterone
 

ANDROSTERONE is a 12 letter word that starts with A.

 

 See Also: androgen, androgenic hormone, ketosteroid

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: A male sex hormone, derived from progesterone, which is seven times weaker than testosterone. It is found in the plasma and urine of both men and women. Formula: C19H30O2.
 

 

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