testosterone

BrE /tɛstɒstərəʊn/ AmE /tɛstɑːstəroʊn/

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1 HORMONE [noun] C1

a male sex hormone that is produced in the testes and is responsible for the development of male characteristics such as a deep voice, facial hair, and muscles.

testosterona

Collocations high levels of testosterone

  • High levels of testosterone can lead to aggressive behavior.

    Niveles altos de testosterona pueden llevar al comportamiento agresivo.

2 SPORT [noun] C1

a substance that is banned in many sports because it can be used to improve athletic performance illegally.

testosterona (sustancia prohibida en deportes)

Collocations doping test for testosterone

  • The athlete failed a doping test for testosterone.

    El atleta falló una prueba de dopaje para testosterona.