Generic term for an agent, usually a hormone (e.g., androsterone, testosterone), which stimulates activity of the accessory male sex organs, promotes development of male sex characteristics, or prevents changes in the latter that follow castration; natural androgens are steroids, derivatives of androstane.
IslamToday - English. Many people avoid brushing their teeth during the day in Ramadan. This is a mistake, since there is no contradiction between observing the fast and brushing one's teeth. We must understand that the word âsiwÃ¢kâ does not just refer to the tree branches that are used as tooth sticks, but to the act of brushing the teeth itself.
Blood cholesterol, triglyceride and glucose levels are the most common tests that require fasting. Vitamin levels, such as vitamin E or A, also need to be drawn when the patient is fasting. Typically at least a 12-hour fast is required for cholesterol and triglyceride screenings.