Leydig cell tumor
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Ley·dig cell tumor
(lī'dig),a testicular and, less commonly, ovarian neoplasm composed of Leydig cells, usually benign but may be malignant; may secrete androgens or estrogens.
Synonym(s): interstitial cell tumor of testis
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Ley·dig cell tu·mor
(lī'dig sel tū'mŏr)A testicular and, less commonly, ovarian neoplasm composed of Leydig cells, usually benign but may be malignant; may secrete androgens or estrogens. Causes gynecomastia in adults and precocious sexual development in prepubescents.
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