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testosterone

Synonyms: serum testosterone

Abbreviations: T, ST

Definition: (tes-TOS-ter-own): The hormone that promotes the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics; it is believed to comprise about 90 percent of the androgens in a man's body; Abbreviated T. Also known as serum testosterone (ST).

For more information: See hormone, androgen.


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