hilus cells

hi·lus cells

cells in the hilus of the ovary that produce androgens; they are thought to be the ovarian counterpart of the interstitial cells of the testis.

Synonym(s): Berger cells

hi·lus cells

(hī'lŭs selz)

Cells in the hilus of the ovary that produce androgens; they are thought to be the ovarian counterpart of the interstitial cells of the testis.