androsterone

American

[an-dros-tuh-rohn] / ænˈdrɒs təˌroʊn /

noun

Biochemistry.

a sex hormone, C 19 H 30 O 2 , usually present in male urine.

androsterone British

/ ænˈdrɒstəˌrəʊn /

noun

an androgenic steroid hormone produced in the testes. Formula: C 19 H 30 O 2

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Etymology

Origin of androsterone

First recorded in 1930–35; andro- + ster(ol) + -one

Example Sentences

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Martin tested positive for the presence of androsterone and etiocholanone, which are metabolites of testosterone, following an in-competition test after his match against Josh Taylor in Glasgow on Nov. 3, 2018.

From Reuters

Participants sniffed odors of lemon, peppermint, rose, musk and the male pheromones androstenone and androsterone.

From Scientific American

Researchers also have found that celery contains androsterone, which can have what effect?

From Seattle Times

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