Testosterone

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Testosterone
TermTestosterone
Short definitionTestosterone - (pronounced) (tes-TOS-teh-rone) A hormone made primarily in the testicles (part of the male reproductive system). It is needed to develop and maintain male sex characteristics such as facial hair, deep voice and muscle growth. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Testosterone - (pronounced) (tes-TOS-teh-rone) A hormone made primarily in the testicles (part of the male reproductive system). It is needed to develop and maintain male sex characteristics such as facial hair, deep voice and muscle growth. Testosterone can also be made in the laboratory and is used to treat certain medical conditions

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