Example Sentences

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Women also have androgenic hormones, but to a lesser degree, and according to some theories this accounts for the smaller but still observable effects of phthalates on female fertility.

From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2014

Although this is the first time this link has been reported, past research has associated baldness with higher levels of androgenic hormones—like testosterone—which may fuel the growth and development of prostate cancer.

From US News • Feb. 16, 2011

But hair loss — both androgenic alopecia, often referred to as male-pattern baldness, and alopecia areata, which typically involves temporary and localized shedding — can be emotionally traumatic, especially for men in their 20s.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2011

“Steroids” in this Washington Post report refers to anabolic androgenic steroids — “anabolic” means muscle-building and “androgenic” means masculinizing.

From Washington Post

Still others have poured their hopes into the creams and tonics of quacksalvers, seeking the ever elusive miracle cure for the androgenic alopecia -- male-pattern baldness -- that plagued them.

From Time Magazine Archive