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androsterone Biochem.|ænˈdrɒstərɒn, ˌændrəʊˈstɪərəʊn| [f. andro- + ster(ol as in cholesterol + -one.] A male sex hormone.
1934Brit. Chem. Abstr. A. 1221/2 (title) Synthesis of the testicular hormone (androsterone and stereoisomerides thereof). 1935Ann. Reg. 1934 53 The conversion by Ruzicka of cholesterol into the male sex hormone..gave promise that the three sex hormones (androsterone, progestin, and oestrin) will be available for clinical use in chemically pure crystalline form. 1935Lancet 13 July 77/1 Solutions of the crystalline male hormone androsterone injected into rats will maintain normal prostate and seminal vesicles after adult castration. |