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andr

andr is a linguistic combining form used in the formation of English words that relate to male or man. It derives from the Greek root andros, meaning man, and appears in a variety of scientific and literary terms. In modern English, the form is most commonly encountered as andro-, but andr- also appears in some terms, especially in older or specialized usage. It is not a standalone word in standard English.

Etymology and usage: The andr- or andro- form functions as a root that attaches to other morphemes

Common derivatives: Notable examples include android, a humanoid robot or mobile operating system brand; androgen, a

See also: Greek roots in English, andro- as a prefix, and related terms in medicine and biology.

to
convey
male
or
masculine
associations.
It
is
prevalent
in
medical,
biological,
and
technical
vocabulary,
as
well
as
in
compound
terms
describing
gender
characteristics
or
reproductive
biology.
The
choice
between
andro-
and
andr-
is
often
dictated
by
phonological
convenience
and
conventional
spelling
in
particular
words.
male
sex
hormone;
androgynous,
displaying
both
male
and
female
characteristics;
andrology,
the
branch
of
medicine
dealing
with
male
health
and
reproductive
issues;
androgenic,
relating
to
androgens.
These
terms
illustrate
the
range
of
meanings
tied
to
male
biology,
gender,
and
physiology.