leydig cell

Leydig cell

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahy-dig]
- /ˈlaɪ dɪg/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahy-dig]
- /ˈlaɪ dɪg/

Definitions of leydig cell words

noun leydig cell any of the interstitial cells of the testes that produce androgens. 1
noun leydig cell (anatomy) One of the interstitial cells, located next to the seminiferous tubules inside the testicle, that produce testosterone. 0

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Origin of leydig cell

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

1900-05; named after F. von Leydig (1821-1908), German physiologist

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leydig cell popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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