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.
Fasting Defined. Fasting means you do not eat or drink for a specified period of time. Typically you are allowed to drink only water during the fasting period. Tea and coffee contains caffeine, which can make your test results inaccurate. For fasting labs you might also be asked not to chew gum, smoke or even exercise. Exercise, like digestion, can effect your test results.