Leydig cells
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in·ter·sti·tial cells
1. cells between the seminiferous tubules of the testis that secrete testosterone; Synonym(s): Leydig cells
2. cells derived from the theca interna of atretic follicles of the ovary; they resemble luteal cells and are an important source of estrogens;
3. pineal cells similar to glial cells with long processes.
Synonym(s): interstitial gland of ovary
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in·ter·sti·tial cells
(in'tĕr-stish'ăl selz)1. Cells between the seminiferous tubules of the testis that secrete testosterone.
Synonym(s): Leydig cells.
Synonym(s): Leydig cells.
2. Cells derived from the theca interna of atretic follicles of the ovary; they resemble luteal cells and are an important source of estrogens.
3. Pineal cells similar to glial cells with long processes.
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Leydig cells
Cells lying between the seminiferous tubules in the testis that secrete testosterone. (Franz Leydig, 1821–1908, German zoologist).Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
Leydig cells
orinterstitial cells
the cells of the testes that secrete TESTOSTERONE when stimulated by LUTEINIZING HORMONE.Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005
Leydig cells
Cells that make up the endocrine tissue of the testis and produce testosterone. They are named for Franz von Leydig (1821–1908), the German professor of anatomy who first identified them.
Mentioned in: Klinefelter Syndrome
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Leydig,
Franz von, German anatomist, 1821-1908.Leydig cell adenoma - small benign tumors of the testis that often produce testosterone, causing endocrine symptoms. Synonym(s): interstitial cell tumor of testis
Leydig cells - cells between the seminiferous tubules of the testis that secrete testosterone. Synonym(s): interstitial cells
Leydig drain
Leydig duct - embryonic duct which becomes ductus deferens in males.
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