leydig cell

Questions

What does leydig cell mean?

One of the interstitial cells, located next to the seminiferous tubules inside the testicle, that produce testosterone.

Where does leydig cell come from?

Named for German anatomist Franz Leydig.

How to pronounce leydig cell

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