Word: androgen
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: an
dro
gen
Definition: The generic term for any natural or synthetic compound, usually a steroid hormone, that stimulates or controls the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics in vertebrates. A male sex hormone such as testosterone or anabolic steroids.
Morphemes:
Affix: andro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: man, male
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀνδρός
Language: grc
Decoded: andros
PoS: Noun
Meaning: man (adult male)
Affix: -gen
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A producer of something, or an agent in the production of something.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γένος
Language: grc
Decoded: genos
PoS: Noun
Meaning: any type or class
Affix: -ης
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms