0 a male hormone (= any of various chemicals made by living cells that influence the development, growth, sex, etc. of an animal) such as testosterone:
Both men and women have some androgens, but men generally have higher levels.
Testosterone is a type of androgen produced primarily by the testicles.
A new oral synthetic androgen showed promise as a possible male contraceptive pill.
Patients with prostate cancer may have medical intervention to block androgen production.
