dehydroepiandrosterone

British

/ diːˌhaɪdrəʊˌɛpɪænˈdrɒstəˌrəʊn /

noun

the most abundant steroid in the human body, that is involved in the manufacture of testosterone, oestrogen, progesterone, and corticosteroine

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Researchers then measured levels of two hormones found in the rats' fecal samples after driving: corticosterone, which is a marker of stress, and dehydroepiandrosterone, which counteracts stress.

From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2019

The ratio of dehydroepiandrosterone to corticosterone increased after they learned how to drive.

From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2019

DHEA, or dehydroepiandrosterone, is a natural steroid hormone mostly made in the adrenal glands and has a variety of therapeutic uses.

From Reuters ● Dec. 20, 2011

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