testosterone
tɛˈstɒstərəʊn
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Definition of testosterone - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
biologyTECH.primary male sex hormone responsible for development of male characteristicsTECH.
  • Testosterone levels significantly influence muscle mass and physical strength.
androgen steroid hormone
2.
figurativemanly behavior often aggressive or reckless
  • His actions were driven by testosterone.
bravado machismo virility
3.
medicalTECH.synthetic hormone used in medical treatmentTECH.
  • Doctors prescribed testosterone for his hormone therapy.
androgen hormone steroid
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Expressions with testosterone

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negative effects of excessive masculinity
The company's toxic culture was attributed to testosterone poisoning.
synthetic testosterone used in hormone therapy and bodybuilding
He was prescribed testosterone cypionate for his hormone therapy.

Origin of testosterone

Latin, testis (witness) + sterone (hormone)

Terms with testosterone included in their meaning

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biology
related to male hormones like testosterone
hormone activity
androgenic hormone less active than testosterone
medical
ovarian tumor releasing male hormones like testosterone
chemistry
ketosteroid metabolite of testosterone with medical uses
ICSHacr.
acr: Interstitial Cell-Stimulating Hormone
hormone that stimulates testosterone production in males
biology
cell in the testes producing testosterone
low-Tabbr.
abr: low testosterone
having less testosterone than normal in the body
health condition
medical condition with low testosterone levels in men

Examples of testosterone in a sentence

  • High testosterone levels can lead to aggressive behavior.
  • The testosterone in the room was palpable during the debate.
  • Testosterone fueled his competitive spirit.
  • The athlete was given testosterone to aid recovery.
  • Testosterone levels were monitored during the treatment.

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  1. French:testostérone, virilité, ...
  2. German:Testosteron, ...
  3. Italian:testosterone, virilità, ...
  4. Spanish:testosterona, ...
  5. Portuguese:testosterona, ...
  6. Chinese:睾酮, 雄性激素, ...
  7. Japanese:テストステロン, 男らしさ, ...
  8. Arabic:تِسْتُوسْتِيرُون, سُلوك ذُكوري, ...
  9. Hebrew:טֶסְטוֹסְטֵרוֹן, מַאצ׳וֹאִיזְם, ...
  10. Russian:тестостерон, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тестостерон, синтетичний тестостерон, ...
  12. Hindi:टेस्टोस्टेरोन, पुरुषोचित व्यवहार, ...
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