Term: Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor of the ovary

Pronunciation: (ser-TOH-lee-LY-dig sel TOO-mer ... OH-vuh-ree)

Description:

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.