Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun DHEA.
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- noun biochemistry An
androgen hormone , secreted by theadrenal cortex ; a synthetic version is used as adietary supplement
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Some of these are called dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and androstenedione.
Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause M.D. Vivian Pinn 2006
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Some of these are called dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and androstenedione.
Our Bodies, Ourselves: Menopause M.D. Vivian Pinn 2006
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The production of pheromones involves the hormone known as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) an important hormone that is responsible for many functions including the immune system, estrogen production in females, brain function, cholesterol reducer, antidepressant, libido enhancer and encourages bone growth.
Serendip's Exchange 2009
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DHEA is short for dehydroepiandrosterone, which is a steroids precursor banned by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.
SI.com 2010
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DHEA is short for dehydroepiandrosterone, which is a steroids precursor banned by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.
SI.com 2010
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Another substance found in large quantities in the urine is called dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).
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DHEA dehydroepiandrosterone is produced in the adrenal glands and is the precursor for testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone.
Marcelle Pick, OB-GYN N.P.: Can Hormones Keep You Young? Marcelle Pick 2011
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The league announced the suspension Thursday for Mayo's positive test for dehydroepiandrosterone DHEA.
SUSPENDED AP 2011
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The league announced the suspension Thursday for Mayo's positive test for dehydroepiandrosterone DHEA.
SUSPENDED AP 2011
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Mayo was suspended 10 games for taking dehydroepiandrosterone DHEA, the same substance that got Rashard Lewis sacked in 2009.
Wizards hope to get more than one win on four-game trip Michael Lee 2011
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