SERTOLI CELLS
\sˈɜːtəlˌi sˈɛlz], \sˈɜːtəlˌi sˈɛlz], \s_ˈɜː_t_ə_l_ˌi s_ˈɛ_l_z]\
Definitions of SERTOLI CELLS
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Supporting cells found in the seminiferous tubules of the testes in mammals. They surround and nourish developing sperm cells. They secrete ANDROGEN-BINDING PROTEIN and establish the blood-testis barrier.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Enlarged lining epithelium-cells connected with groups of developing spermatozoa in testes.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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