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Androgens refers to a group of naturally occurring steroid hormones produced by both men and women
Other definition:
Androgens refer to hormones that stimulate sebaceous glands in addition to other effects on the body.
Andropause refers to a period of time in a man’s life, usually during his 70's or 80's, when testosterone decreases, causing a decrease in spermatogenesis, a thinner ejaculate, a decrease in ejaculatory pressure, decreased muscle strength, increased fatigue, and mood disturbances. Moreover, it is the hormonal changes accompanying old age in men that correspond to Menopause in women.
Anencephaly refers to a congenital condition characterized by a failure in development of the two (2) hemispheres of the brain, the mesencephalon, and diencephalon.