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the interstitial cells of the ovary, collectively; so called because of their epithelioid appearance and presumed secretory function.Medical dictionary. 2011.
interstitial cells — (Leydig cells) the cells interspersed between the seminiferous tubules of the testis. They secrete androgen in response to stimulation by luteinizing hormone from the anterior pituitary gland. * * * 1. Leydig c s (def. 1). 2. a type of cells… … Medical dictionary
Interstitial cell — Interstitial cells may refer to: * Leydig cells, cells present in the male testes * A portion of the stroma of ovary * Certain cells in the pineal gland * responsible for the production of androgen(male sex hormone) … Wikipedia
gland — An organized aggregation of cells functioning as a secretory or excretory organ. SYN: glandula (1) [TA]. [L. glans, acorn] accessory g. a small mass of glandular structure, detached from but lying near another and larger g., to which it is… … Medical dictionary
Interstitial cystitis — DiseaseDisorder infobox Name = Interstitial cystitis ICD10 = ICD10|N|30|1|n|30 ICD9 = ICD9|595.1 ICDO = Caption = OMIM = MedlinePlus = 000477 eMedicineSubj = med eMedicineTopic = 2866 DiseasesDB = 30832 Interstitial cystitis (commonly abbreviated … Wikipedia
interstitial mastitis — inflammation of the stroma of the mammary gland … Medical dictionary
interstitial cells — Leydig cells the cells interspersed between the seminiferous tubules of the testis. They secrete androgens in response to stimulation by luteinizing hormone from the anterior pituitary gland … The new mediacal dictionary
Pineal gland — Diagram of pituitary and pineal glands in the human brain Latin glandula pinealis Gray s … Wikipedia
prostate gland — Anat. an organ that surrounds the urethra of males at the base of the bladder, comprising a muscular portion, which controls the release of urine, and a glandular portion, which secretes an alkaline fluid that makes up part of the semen and… … Universalium
Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia — Infobox Disease Name = PAGENAME Caption = DiseasesDB = 31904 ICD10 = ICD9 = ICDO = OMIM = MedlinePlus = eMedicineSubj = med eMedicineTopic = 1353 MeshID = Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia (also called lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis or… … Wikipedia
body — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) I n. torso (See body); solid, mass; group, assemblage; substance, bulk; main part. See whole, party. II Physical structure Nouns 1. body, anatomy, torso; carcass, cadaver, corpse, remains (See … English dictionary for students
