What is another word for testosterone?

Pronunciation: [tɛstˈɒstəɹˌə͡ʊn] (IPA)

Testosterone is a hormone that is primarily produced in the testes of males. It plays a significant role in the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, such as muscle mass, body hair growth, and a deepening voice. Synonyms for testosterone include androgen, androsterone, and male hormone. Testosterone levels in men can vary based on factors such as age, diet, and exercise, and low testosterone levels can lead to a variety of health issues, including decreased sex drive and muscle mass, fatigue, and depression. It is important to maintain healthy testosterone levels for optimal physical and mental health.

What are the hypernyms for Testosterone?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Testosterone?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Testosterone

You're not even so ignorant: just a victim of too much testosterone clouding over your senses."
"Corpus of a Siam Mosquito"
Steven Sills
He told himself that with time he would become even more professional and accomplished at compassionate portrayals of life in his paintings and his interactions, even if it were to take thirty years, when his testosterone levels had finally plummeted.
"An Apostate: Nawin of Thais"
Steven Sills

Famous quotes with Testosterone

  • I grew up with a lot of boys. I probably have a lot of testosterone for a woman.
    Cameron Diaz
  • So, if anatomy is destiny then testosterone is doom.
    Al Goldstein
  • I think that testosterone is a rare poison.
    Germaine Greer
  • I like there to be some testosterone in rock, and it's like I'm the one in the dress who has to provide it.
    Courtney Love
  • Socialism is simply Communism for people without the testosterone to man the barricades.
    Gary North

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