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Androgen is the generic term for any natural or synthetic compound, usually a steroid hormone, which stimulates or controls the development of masculine characteristics by binding to androgen receptors.
Generic term for an agent (usually a hormone, such as testosterone or androsterone) that stimulates development of male characteristics.
Small amounts of testosterone are also secreted by the adrenal glands, on top of the kidneys, and by the ovaries.