Androstenedione
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌan.dɹɒ.stiːnˈdʌɪ.əʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Androstenedione is a noun meaning (biochemistry, steroids) A steroid sex hormone C₁₉H₂₆O₂ that is secreted by the testes, ovaries, and adrenal cortex and is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of testosterone and estrogen.
Meaning
(biochemistry, steroids) A steroid sex hormone C₁₉H₂₆O₂ that is secreted by the testes, ovaries, and adrenal cortex and is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of testosterone and estrogen.
Word Forms
- androstenediones
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include androstendione, androstenediol, androstanedione, androstane, androstadienone, androstene.
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