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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTestosterone
/tɛsˈtɒs.tə.rəʊn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A steroid hormone produced primarily in the testes, responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics.
"Testosterone levels can significantly affect muscle mass and energy levels in men." - 2
A hormone that plays a key role in the health and well-being of both men and women, influencing libido, bone density, and fat distribution.
"Low testosterone can lead to decreased libido and fatigue in both genders."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'testosterone' is derived from the Latin word 'testis', meaning 'witness' or 'testicle', combined with the Greek suffix '-sterone', which denotes a steroid hormone. The word was first coined in the early 20th century as scientists began to isolate and identify hormones related to male reproductive functions.
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testostérone
Transliteration: tɛs.tɔs.tɛʁɔn
"La testostérone est essentielle pour le développement musculaire."
Testosteron
Transliteration: tɛstoˈsteːʁɔn
"Testosteron spielt eine wichtige Rolle bei der männlichen Entwicklung."
testosterone
Transliteration: testosterone
"Il testosterone è fondamentale per la salute maschile."
testosterona
Transliteration: testosterona
"La testosterona es crucial para el desarrollo muscular en hombres."
testosterona
Transliteration: testosterona
"A testosterona é importante para a saúde masculina."
टेस्टोस्टेरोन
Transliteration: ṭesṭosṭerōn
"टेस्टोस्टेरोन पुरुषों के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।"
睾酮
Transliteration: gāotóng
"睾酮在男性的生理发展中起着重要作用。"
테스토스테론
Transliteration: tesutoseuteuron
"테스토스테론은 남성의 건강에 필수적입니다."
テストステロン
Transliteration: tesutosuteron
"テストステロンは男性の健康に重要です。"
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