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Activational
Effect
acute effect of hormone.
typically post-development (as opposed to organizational effect).
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Adenohypophysis
anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
synthesizes and releases hormones in response to hypothalamic signaling.
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Adrenergic
pertaining or relating to catecholamines (i.e., epinephrine, norepinephrine, or dopamine).
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Anti-Androgen
chemical that acts as an antagonist at the androgen receptor or otherwise interferes with the effects of endogenous androgens.
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Aromatase
enzyme (e.g., CYP19) that converts testosterone to estradiol.
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Aromatization
process by which a compound forms aromatic ring (e.g., T to E2).
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Beta-Endorphin
one of several peptides, secreted in the brain, which has pain-relieving effects similar to morphine.
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Critical
Period
the limited time frame in which an important development or action must occur (e.g., sexual differentiation).
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Cryptorchidism
condition in which the testes do not descend into the scrotum.
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Cyclopentenoperhydrophenanthrene
Nucleus
a backbone structure common to cholesterol and its derivatives (e.g., steroid hormones).
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