Sex_hormoneWordNet Explorer

any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs

the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect

any of a group of steroid hormones that have the effect of progesterone

male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and responsible for typical male sexual characteristics

a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics

a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized; administered as drugs they reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response

any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones used to stimulate muscle and bone growth; more than 100 have been developed and each requires a prescription to be used legally in the United States; sometimes used illicitly by athletes to increase their strength