Definition of Sertoli cell in English:
Sertoli cell
nounsəːˈtəʊlisərˈtōlē ˌsel
Anatomy A type of somatic cell around which spermatids develop in the tubules of the testis.
Example sentencesExamples
- The left testis contained numerous Sertoli cells and a few germ cells.
- All testes with mixed atrophy had dysgenetic Sertoli cells, although normal mature Sertoli cells were also found in 3 of these testes.
- On the other hand, no Leydig cells were seen microscopically in case 8, with tubules containing only Sertoli cells, being absolutely devoid of germinal cells.
- Columns or ribbons of immature Sertoli cells are also frequently present.
- Lying between, and nurtured by, the Sertoli cells, the primary spermatocytes undergo two meiotic divisions and cellular remodelling to produce mature sperm.
Origin
Late 19th century: named after Enrico Sertoli (1842–1910), Italian histologist.