a hormone made from testosterone in the prostate, testes, and certain other tissues. it is needed to develop and maintain male sex characteristics, such as facial hair, deep voice, and muscle growth. high amounts of dihydrotestosterone may increase the growth of prostate cancer and make it harder to treat. also called androstanolone and dht.
出典:Wiktionary
出典:『Wiktionary』 (2025/05/12 02:33 UTC 版)
By surface analysis, di- + hydro- + testosterone.
dihydrotestosterone (countable and uncountable, plural dihydrotestosterones)
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/08/08 14:52 UTC 版)
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is an androgen or male sex hormone. DHT is synthesized in the prostate gland, testes, hair follicles, and adrenal glands by 5α-reductase; this enzyme reduces the 4,5 double-bond of the hormone testosterone.