Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

androgenetic

adjective

/ˌændrəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/

Definition

Relating to the effects of androgens, which are male hormones, particularly in connection with hair loss or other health conditions.

Examples

The patient was diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia after showing signs of hair thinning.
Androgenetic factors play a significant role in male pattern baldness.

Meaning

Androgenetic typically refers to a genetic predisposition to conditions influenced by androgens, most commonly seen in androgenetic alopecia, a form of hair loss that affects both men and women.