Definition of androgenize in English:
androgenize
(British androgenise)
verb anˈdrɒdʒənʌɪzanˈdräjəˌnīz
[with object]usually as adjective androgenizedTreat with or expose to male hormones, typically with the result that male sexual characteristics are produced.
Example sentencesExamples
- One androgenized cow was introduced within each heifer treatment group to compare estrous detection methods (androgenized cows and HW).
- A similar number of estruses was identified by androgenized cows between synchronization groups: nine and seven estruses for the SS and TB heifers, respectively.
- Testosterone's use is limited by its androgenizing effects and its potentially negative influence on cardiolipids.
- It caused a lot of bleeding disorders and too many androgenizing effects.
Derivatives
noun
In addition, we have shown that androgenization of female rats neonatally leads to insulin resistance at adult age.
Example sentencesExamples
- Testosterone levels were not correlated with extent of androgenization or absence of feminization.
- However, androgenization of cows with testosterone treatment has had varying success.
- Recent studies have shown that the condition may be the result of insufficient or inappropriate androgenization of the brain at a critical stage of embryonic development.
- Neonatal hypothalamic androgenization in the female rat induces changes in peripheral insulin sensitivity and adiposity function at adulthood