5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone
Synonyms: 5-alpha dihydrotestosterone
Abbreviations: 5AD
Definition: Usually known merely as dihydrotestosterone or DHT, it is the male hormone which is actually active in the prostate. It is made when an enzyme 5-alpha-reductase transforms testosterone to DHT which stimulates the growth of the prostate.
For more information: See testosterone, enzyme.
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