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interstitial cells
interstitial cellsCells in the testes that produce the male sex hormone testosterone.Interstitial Cells
Interstitial Cells cells located in the stroma of the ovaries and between the seminiferous tubules in mammals. Interstitial cells participate in the manufacture of sex hormones, that is, of androgens in the testes and of estrogens in the ovaries. interstitial cells
in·ter·sti·tial cells1. cells between the seminiferous tubules of the testis that secrete testosterone; Synonym(s): Leydig cells2. 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 ovaryin·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. 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. interstitial cells - any cells that pack an area between other tissues.
- see LEYDIG CELLS.
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 testisLeydig cells - cells between the seminiferous tubules of the testis that secrete testosterone. Synonym(s): interstitial cellsLeydig drainLeydig duct - embryonic duct which becomes ductus deferens in males.LegalSeeCellFinancialSeecell |