testosterone

UK
/tɛˈstɒstərəʊn/
US
/tɛˈstɑːstəˌroʊn/

Translations

testosteronenoun
Testosterone levels typically increase during puberty in males.
Les niveaux de testostérone augmentent généralement pendant la puberté chez les garçons.
testostéroneEn médecine, pour désigner l’hormone de synthèse utilisée en traitement.
The doctor prescribed testosterone to help treat the patient's hormonal imbalance.
Le médecin a prescrit de la testostérone pour aider à traiter le déséquilibre hormonal du patient.
Additional translations
testostéroneAu sens figuré, pour évoquer une atmosphère ou une attitude très « masculine ».
Synonyms
male hormone
steroid hormone
testosteroneadjective
UK
/tɛˈstɒstərəʊn/
US
/tɛˈstɑːstəˌroʊn/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "testosterone therapy".
testostéroniqueTerme médical ou scientifique.
Testosterone replacement therapy can alleviate certain symptoms of hypogonadism.
Une thérapie testostéronique de remplacement peut atténuer certains symptômes de l’hypogonadisme.

Definitions

testosteronenoun
A steroid hormone that stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics, produced mainly in the testes, but also in the ovaries and adrenal cortex.
Testosterone levels typically increase during puberty in males.
A synthetic version of the hormone used in medical treatments.
The doctor prescribed testosterone to help treat the patient's hormonal imbalance.
A term used to describe a high level of male energy or aggression.
The room was filled with testosterone as the athletes prepared for the competition.
testosteroneadjective
Relating to or involving the hormone testosterone.
Testosterone replacement therapy can alleviate certain symptoms of hypogonadism.