| Leydig cell |
a cell in the testes that secretes the hormone testosterone
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| Leydig's cell |
Leydig cell: a cell in the testes that secretes the hormone testosterone
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| Leydig cell |
Interstitial mesenchymal cells of the mammalian testis that are involved in the synthesis of testosterone.
Ãâó: www.nature.com/nrg/journal/v4/n12/glossary/nrg1225...
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| Leydig cell tumor |
A stromal tumor of the testes. Develops from the cells that normally produce the male sex hormone, androgen. Leydig cell tumors rarely spread to other areas of the body, but when they do intensive chemotherapy is required.
Ãâó: dictionary.rare-cancer.org/dictionary.php
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| Leydig c.’s |
1. clusters of epithelioid cells constituting the endocrine tissue of the testis, which elaborate androgens, chiefly testosterone; called also interstitial c's or interstitial c's of Leydig and interstitial glands. 2. mucous cells that do not pour their secretion out over the surface of the epithelium.
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