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sex hormone [′seks ‚hȯr‚mōn] (biochemistry) Any hormone secreted by a gonad, but also found in other tissues. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Two common water pollutants can function in shellfish as the female sex hormone estrogen does. Androgen, a sex hormone that stimulates and maintains masculine characteristics, is a necessary component in normal prostate function that can also encourage the survival and growth of prostate cancer. Anabolic steroids are artificial versions of the male sex hormone testosterone. |
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