| andro- | Masculine. Origin: G. Aner, andros, a male human being (05 Mar 2000) |
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| androblastoma | A neoplasm of the ovary, arising from the ovarian stroma, mimicking to a greater or lesser extent derivatives of the sex cord mesenchyme of the testis, and sometimes causing defeminization and virilization. (12 Dec 1998) |
| androdioecious | <botany> Having bisexual flowers and male flowers, on separate plants. (09 Oct 1997) |
| androecium | <botany> The stamens of one flower collectively. (09 Oct 1997) |
| androgen | <endocrinology> General term for any male sex hormone in vertebrates. Androgens may be used in patients with breast cancer to treat recurrence of the disease. (14 May 1997) |
| androgen antagonists | Compounds which inhibit or antagonise the biosynthesis or actions of androgens. (12 Dec 1998) |
| androgen binding protein | A protein secreted by testicular Sertoli cells along with inhibin and mullerian inhibiting substance. Androgen binding protein probably maintains a high concentration of androgen in the seminiferous tubules. (05 Mar 2000) |
| androgen resistance syndromes | A class of disorders associated with 5a-steroid reductase deficiency, testicular feminization, and related disorders. Compare: steroid 5a-reductase, Reifenstein's syndrome, infertile male syndrome, testicular feminization syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| androgen unit | The androgenic activity of 100 ug (0.1 mg) of crystalline androsterone as assayed by the comb growth response in capons. (05 Mar 2000) |
| androgen-binding proteins | Carrier proteins produced in the sertoli cells of the testis, secreted into the seminiferous tubules, and transported via the efferent ducts to the epididymis. Participate in the transport of androgens; include also synthetic androgens binding proteins. (12 Dec 1998) |
| androgen-dependent secretory protease | <enzyme> Glycoprotein from dog prostate; hydrolyzes arginine and lysine-containing amide and ester protease substrates Registry number: EC 3.4.99.- Synonym: ads-protease (26 Jun 1999) |
| androgenesis | Egg development in the presence of paternal chromosomes only. Origin: andro-+ G. Genesis, production (05 Mar 2000) |
| androgenetic merogony | <biology> The development of an egg fragment that has been fertilized by sperm but has no nuclei from the egg. (09 Oct 1997) |
| androgenic | <embryology, pharmacology> Producing masculine characteristics. Origin: Gr. Gennan = to produce (18 Nov 1997) |
| androgenic alopecia | Hair loss in women that may be associated with aging, hormones (androgens) or genetic predisposition. The pattern of baldness in women is different from that of men. In women there is thinning of the hair all over the scalp, but the frontal hairline is maintained. The hair loss is usually permanent. Treatment has been successful with topical minoxidil in some cases. (27 Sep 1997) |