"Adrenal androgens" refers to hormones called androgens that are produced by the adrenal glands. These hormones are responsible for male characteristics and play a role in both males and females. Full definition
Prevalence of adrenal androgen excess in patients with the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). (thehormonediva.com)
Androgens are not only produced by the ovary, it is estimated that 20 - 30 % of women with PCOS have adrenal androgen excess (6). (thehormonediva.com)
Rosenthal KL, Peterson ME: Determination of plasma concentrations of adrenal androgens in normal ferrets and ferrets with adrenal gland disease. (animalendocrine.com)