DEFINITIONS
The
2019 WORD
OF THE YEAR is...

Leydig cell

or Ley·dig's cell

[ lahy-dig ]
/ ˈlaɪ dɪg /

noun Anatomy.

any of the interstitial cells of the testes that produce androgens.

Content related to Leydig cell

sleeper cellRead more in this article about some frequently asked questions and fun facts related to our definitions.
READ MORE
Who Invented The Crossword?Arthur Wynne is usually credited with inventing the crossword. His first puzzle, called a word-cross, was published in December 1913 in the New York World. But there may have been other predecessors to the crossword: in England in the 19th century and an Italian version called per passare il tempo, which means “to pass the time.” Word crosses eventually became known as crosswords, and their creators …
READ MORE

Origin of Leydig cell

1900–05; named after F. von Leydig (1821–1908), German physiologist
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Medical definitions for leydig cell

Leydig cell

n.

interstitial cell
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.