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Meaning of Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor of the ovary: A rare type of ovarian tumor in which the tumor cells secrete a male sex hormone.

Definition of Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor of the ovary

A rare type of ovarian tumor in which the tumor cells secrete a male sex hormone. This may cause virilization (the appearance of male physical characteristics in females). Also called androblastoma and arrhenoblastoma.

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