Leydig Cells

Synonyms

Cell, Testicular Interstitial

Cells, Leydig

Cells, Testicular Interstitial

Interstitial Cell, Testicular

Interstitial Cells, Testicular

Testicular Interstitial Cell

Testicular Interstitial Cells

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 (ANDROGENS) produced.