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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. Leydig cells Cells lying between the seminiferous tubules in the testis that secrete testosterone. (Franz Leydig, 1821–1908, German zoologist).Leydig cells or interstitial cells the cells of the testes that secrete TESTOSTERONE when stimulated by LUTEINIZING HORMONE.Leydig cellsCells 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 SyndromeLeydig, 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 |