Definition: A naturally occurring androgen (male steroid hormone) produced in the testes in men and (in small amounts) by the ovaries and adrenal cortex in women.
Testosterone plays a role in the development of male sexual characteristics, including muscle formation and hair patterns. It also plays a role in sexual desire. When it is deficient, it may be prescribed as a treatment for some sexual arousal disorders.
Pronunciation: tes-TAHS-tuh-rone
Also Known As: Male Hormones, Androgen Hormone
Examples:
When Audrey noticed her libido falling, she asked her doctor whether she may need testosterone replacement.
