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Leydig cell region of testis

Term ID
UBERON:0005212
Synonyms
  • interstitium of testis
  • interstitium of the testis
  • testis - interstitial
  • testis interstitial tissue
  • testis interstitium
Definition
The male gonad containing two functional parts: the SEMINIFEROUS TUBULES for the production and transport of male germ cells (SPERMATOGENESIS) and the interstitial compartment containing LEYDIG CELLS that produce ANDROGENS.. A05.360.444.849
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