interstitial cell

any of the cells that fill the spaces between other tissues and structures. The interstitial cells of the testis surround the seminiferous tubules and secrete testosterone when stimulated by luteinizing hormone.

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February 28th 2025

common metric

a unit or scale of measurement that is applied to data from different sources. In a meta-analysis, for instance, the results from multiple studies may need to be placed on a common metric so that they may be meaningfully compared.