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Noun leydig cell has 1 sense
  1. Leydig cell, Leydig's cell - a cell in the testes that secretes the hormone testosterone
    --1 is a kind of cell

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Leydig Cell

Definition: Leydig cell refers to a type of cell found in the interstitial spaces of the testes that is responsible for producing testosterone and other androgens.

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Examples:

  1. Noun - Biology: The leydig cells play a crucial role in the production of testosterone in males.
    "The leydig cells are responsible for the production of testosterone."
  2. Noun - Medical: Testicular tumors originating in leydig cells can lead to hormonal imbalances.
    "The presence of a tumor in the leydig cells can cause hormonal imbalances."
  3. Noun - Anatomy: There is a higher density of leydig cells in the testes than in other parts of the body.
    "The testes contain a higher density of leydig cells compared to other body parts."
  4. Adjective - Popular: Many athletes resort to leydig cell stimulation techniques to enhance performance.
    "Some athletes may employ leydig cell stimulation techniques to boost their performance."
  5. Adjective - Local: The leydig cell activity is known to be influenced by various environmental factors.
    "Leydig cell activity is influenced by several local environmental factors."
  6. Verb - Biology: Hormones secreted by leydig cells regulate the development of secondary male sexual characteristics.
    "The hormones secreted by leydig cells play a vital role in the development of secondary male sexual characteristics."
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