Definition of Sertoli cell in English:

Sertoli cell

nounsəːˈtəʊlisərˈtōlē ˌsel

Anatomy

A type of somatic cell around which spermatids develop in the tubules of the testis.
Example sentencesExamples
- The left testis contained numerous Sertoli cells and a few germ cells.
- All testes with mixed atrophy had dysgenetic Sertoli cells, although normal mature Sertoli cells were also found in 3 of these testes.
- On the other hand, no Leydig cells were seen microscopically in case 8, with tubules containing only Sertoli cells, being absolutely devoid of germinal cells.
- Columns or ribbons of immature Sertoli cells are also frequently present.
- Lying between, and nurtured by, the Sertoli cells, the primary spermatocytes undergo two meiotic divisions and cellular remodelling to produce mature sperm.

Origin

Late 19th century: named after Enrico Sertoli (1842–1910), Italian histologist.

Definition of Sertoli cell in US English:

Sertoli cell

nounsərˈtōlē ˌsel

Anatomy

A type of somatic cell around which spermatids develop in the tubules of the testis.
Example sentencesExamples
- Columns or ribbons of immature Sertoli cells are also frequently present.
- The left testis contained numerous Sertoli cells and a few germ cells.
- All testes with mixed atrophy had dysgenetic Sertoli cells, although normal mature Sertoli cells were also found in 3 of these testes.
- On the other hand, no Leydig cells were seen microscopically in case 8, with tubules containing only Sertoli cells, being absolutely devoid of germinal cells.
- Lying between, and nurtured by, the Sertoli cells, the primary spermatocytes undergo two meiotic divisions and cellular remodelling to produce mature sperm.

Origin

Late 19th century: named after Enrico Sertoli (1842–1910), Italian histologist.

单词	Sertoli cell
释义	Definition of Sertoli cell in English: Sertoli cell nounsəːˈtəʊlisərˈtōlē ˌsel Anatomy A type of somatic cell around which spermatids develop in the tubules of the testis. Example sentencesExamples The left testis contained numerous Sertoli cells and a few germ cells. All testes with mixed atrophy had dysgenetic Sertoli cells, although normal mature Sertoli cells were also found in 3 of these testes. On the other hand, no Leydig cells were seen microscopically in case 8, with tubules containing only Sertoli cells, being absolutely devoid of germinal cells. Columns or ribbons of immature Sertoli cells are also frequently present. Lying between, and nurtured by, the Sertoli cells, the primary spermatocytes undergo two meiotic divisions and cellular remodelling to produce mature sperm. Origin Late 19th century: named after Enrico Sertoli (1842–1910), Italian histologist. Definition of Sertoli cell in US English: Sertoli cell nounsərˈtōlē ˌsel Anatomy A type of somatic cell around which spermatids develop in the tubules of the testis. Example sentencesExamples Columns or ribbons of immature Sertoli cells are also frequently present. The left testis contained numerous Sertoli cells and a few germ cells. All testes with mixed atrophy had dysgenetic Sertoli cells, although normal mature Sertoli cells were also found in 3 of these testes. On the other hand, no Leydig cells were seen microscopically in case 8, with tubules containing only Sertoli cells, being absolutely devoid of germinal cells. Lying between, and nurtured by, the Sertoli cells, the primary spermatocytes undergo two meiotic divisions and cellular remodelling to produce mature sperm. Origin Late 19th century: named after Enrico Sertoli (1842–1910), Italian histologist.
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