androsterone

[ an-dros-tuh-rohn ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. a sex hormone, C 19 H 30 O 2 , usually present in male urine.

androsterone

/ ænˈdrɒstəˌrəʊn /

noun

1. an androgenic steroid hormone produced in the testes. Formula: C 19 H 30 O 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of androsterone¹

First recorded in 1930–35; andro- + ster(ol) + -one

Example Sentences

“Exogenous testosterone, androsterone and etiocholanone are all non-specified substances prohibited at all times.”

From Reuters

Martin tested positive for the presence of androsterone and etiocholanone, which are metabolites of testosterone, following an in-competition test after his match against Josh Taylor in Glasgow on Nov. 3, 2018.

From Reuters

A confirmed positive test would mark Silva’s first violation since the UFC enlisted Usada as the independent administrator of the promotion’s anti-doping policy, but the Brazilian also failed an in-competition drug test for the steroids drostanolone and androsterone stemming from his fight with Nick Diaz at UFC 183 in January 2015, which marked his first fight back after suffering a gruesome leg injury in 2013.

From The Guardian

Dr Wan suspected, however, that these aromatise inhibitors might not affect just testosterone levels; they might also alter concentrations of other steroids, such as androstane, androstadien and androsterone.

From Economist

Participants sniffed odors of lemon, peppermint, rose, musk and the male pheromones androstenone and androsterone.

From Scientific American