5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone
Synonyms: 5-alpha dihydrotestosterone
Abbreviations: 5AD
Definition: (DI-hy-dro-tes-TOS-te-rone) The male hormone which is actually active in the prostate gland. It is made when the enzyme 5-alpha reductase converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, which stimulates the growth of the prostate gland.
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