Leydig's organ

Term ID

UBERON:0000040

Synonyms

Definition

A hemopoietic organ found in elasmobranchs. Along with the spleen and special tissue around the gonads, this structure produces red blood cells and it is nestled along the top and bottom of the esophagus. (2)

References

• Leydig's:organ

Ontology

Uberon Ontology