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

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

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

From Scientific American

Researchers also have found that celery contains androsterone, which can have what effect?

From Seattle Times