| testosterone |
Male hormone responsible for sexual desire and for regulating a number of body functions.
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| testes |
Also known as testicles. Paired, egg-shaped glands contained in a pouch (scrotum) below the penis. They produce sperm and the male hormone testosterone.
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| testicle |
Also known as testis. Either of the paired, egg-shaped glands contained in a pouch (scrotum) below the penis. They produce sperm and the male hormone testosterone.
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| testicular |
Relating to the testicle (testis).
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| testosterone |
Sometimes shortened to "T." An androgenic hormone responsible for producing masculine secondary sex characteristics such as facial hair growth, deepening of the voice, increased body hair growth, and increased muscle development. Testosterone therapy is administered to FTMs to induce the presence of masculine secondary sex characteristics. To learn more about hormones and the body, click here. To learn more about testosterone therapy basics for FTMs, click here.
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