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Preferred term

Androgens  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Compounds that interact with ANDROGEN RECEPTORS in target tissues to bring about the effects similar to those of TESTOSTERONE. Depending on the target tissues, androgenic effects can be on SEX DIFFERENTIATION; male reproductive organs, SPERMATOGENESIS; secondary male SEX CHARACTERISTICS; LIBIDO; development of muscle mass, strength, and power.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Androgen
  • Androgenic Agents
  • Androgenic Compounds
  • Androgen Receptor Agonist
  • Androgen Receptor Agonists

In other languages

  • French

  • Agonistes des récepteurs androgéniques
  • Agonistes des récepteurs aux androgènes
  • Agonistes des récepteurs des androgènes
  • Composés androgéniques

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