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Androgenicity

Meaning

Androgenicity is a clinical term quantifying the degree to which a specific compound, whether an endogenous hormone or an exogenous pharmaceutical, exhibits biological activity similar to testosterone or its potent metabolite, dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This measure reflects the capacity of a substance to bind to and activate the androgen receptor within target tissues. High androgenicity correlates with a greater propensity to induce secondary male sexual characteristics and anabolic effects. Understanding this potency is essential for predicting therapeutic outcomes and potential side effects.