androgenetic

adjective

Meaning

Relating to the inheritance of traits influenced by male sex hormones or the development of an organism from a male gamete.

Examples

  • Androgenetic alopecia is the most common form of hair loss in both men and women.
  • Researchers are studying the androgenetic factors that contribute to the early onset of certain metabolic conditions.

Synonyms: hereditary, hormonal, genetic, androgenic