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testosterone

 

[ tษ›sหˆtษ’stษ™หŒroสŠn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

hormone production

Testosterone is a steroid hormone that plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass. It is produced primarily in the testes in men and in smaller amounts in the ovaries and adrenal glands in women. Testosterone levels generally peak during adolescence and early adulthood and gradually decline with age. It is often associated with male traits and behaviors but is also crucial for women's health.

Synonyms

androgen, steroid hormone

Examples of usage

  • High testosterone levels can lead to increased aggression.
  • Athletes sometimes use testosterone to improve performance.
  • Testosterone production decreases as men age.

Translations

Translations of the word "testosterone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น testosterona

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‡เคธเฅเคŸเฅ‹เคธเฅเคŸเฅ‡เคฐเฅ‹เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Testosteron

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ testosteron

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตัั‚ะพัั‚ะตั€ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ testosteron

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใ‚นใƒˆใ‚นใƒ†ใƒญใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท testostรฉrone

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ testosterona

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท testosteron

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ…Œ์Šคํ† ์Šคํ…Œ๋ก 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุณุชูˆุณุชูŠุฑูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ testosteron

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ testosterรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พ้…ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ testosteron

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ testรณsterรณn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตัั‚ะพัั‚ะตั€ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒกแƒขแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ testosteron

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ testosterona

Etymology

The term 'testosterone' was first used in the 1930s and is derived from the Latin word 'testis,' which means 'testicle,' combined with the Greek suffix 'steron,' meaning 'solid' or 'steroid.' The discovery of testosterone was crucial to understanding male biology and endocrinology, and it has been widely studied for its effects on growth, development, and behavior. Initially isolated from animal testicular tissue, its synthetic production soon became possible, leading to the development of testosterone replacement therapies and other medical applications. Over the decades, its influence has extended beyond medicine into sports, culture, and discussions surrounding masculinity.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,238, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.