Preferred Term:
Leydig cells
Definition:
Steroid-producing cells in the interstitial tissue of the testis. They are under the regulation of pituitary hormones; luteinizing hormone; or interstitial cell-stimulating hormone. Testosterone is the major androgen produced.
Concept Schemes:
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Entry Terms:
- testicular interstitial cells
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/23472
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