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High Testosterone Level In Women | Hyperandrogenism - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD on Sep 14, 2018


Glossary

Adrenal Glands: A pair of small glands, one located on top of each kidney. The adrenal glands produce sex hormones and hormones that help control heart rate, blood pressure, the way the body uses food, and other vital functions.

Anabolic Steroid: a drug similar to the male hormone testosterone that builds muscles and strengthens bones, but has adverse side effects.


Androgen: A family of hormones that promote the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics.

Hormone: a chemical substance produced in an organ, which, carried to an associated organ by the blood stream, influences its functional activity.

PCOS: Endocrine disorder characterized by multiple ovarian cysts and menstrual irregularities.

Testosterone: Male sex hormone produced by the testes.

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