1. relating to or promoting the development of male characteristics
Usage: medical; biological
2. caused by or relating to male hormones, especially testosterone
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor explained that androgenic hormones are responsible for deepening of the voice during puberty.
• Some medications can have androgenic side effects in women.
• The study examined androgenic activity in various plant compounds.
• Androgenic alopecia is the most common cause of hair loss in men.
• The athlete was tested for androgenic steroids.
• Researchers measured androgenic hormone levels in the blood samples.