Look up: Corpus Luteum

1. corpus luteum
   [n] - yellow endocrine tissue that forms in a ruptured Graafian follicle following the release of an ovum
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2. Corpus Luteum
   A temporary endocrine gland formed at ovulation from part of the former egg follicle, and the source of progesterone. See PROGESTERONE, ESTROGEN, MENOPAUSE
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3. corpus luteum
   (= corpora lutea (plural)) Glandular body formed from the Graafian follicle in the ovary following release of the ovum. Secretes progesterone.
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4. corpus luteum
   <gynaecology> A yellow glandular mass in the ovary formed by an ovarian follicle that has matured and discharged its ovum. The corpus luteum secretes progesterone. ... If the ovum has been impregnated, the corpus luteum increases in size and persists for several months (corpus luteum gravidita...
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5. corpus luteum
   noun yellow endocrine tissue that forms in a ruptured Graafian follicle following the release of an ovum
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6. corpus luteum
   (kor´pәs loo´te-әm) a yellow glandular mass in the ovary formed by an ovarian follicle that has matured and discharged its oocyte; see also ovulation.
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7. corpus luteum
   yellow, hormone-secreting body in the female reproductive system. It is formed in an ovary at the site of a follicle, or sac, that has matured and ... [12 related articles]
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8. corpus luteum
   (L. 'yellow body') (NA), a yellow glandular mass in the ovary formed by an ovarian follicle that has matured and discharged its ovum; if the ovum has been impregnated, the corpus luteum increases in size and persists for several months (true c. luteum, c. luteum of pregnancy, c. luteum graviditatis)...
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9. Corpus Luteum
   The cell mass that remains after a follicle has released an egg, which becomes yellow after ovulation. The corpus luteum releases estrogen and progesterone. Progesterone is responsible for making the lining of the uterus thick for implantation and is important for a healthy pregnancy. The corpus luteum will continue to produce progesterone until...
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10. Corpus Luteum
    In the female, once a graafian follicle discharges its mature ovum, the cavity once occupied by the egg is replaced by luteal cells made of a yellow lipoid material. Together, the erupted graafian follicle and its clot of luteal cells compose the corpus luteum. If the ovum is fertilized, the corpus ...
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11. corpus luteum
    Type: Term Definitions: 1. the yellow endocrine body, at least 1-1.5 cm in diameter, formed in the ovary at the site of a ruptured ovarian follicle immediately after ovulation; there is an early stage of proliferation and vascularization before full maturity; later, there is a festooned, bright-yell...
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12. corpus luteum
    Glandular tissue formed in the mammalian ovary after ovulation from the Graafian follicle, a group of cells associated with bringing the egg to maturity. It secretes the hormone progesterone in anticipation of pregnancy. After the release of an egg the follicle enlarges under the action of luteinizi...
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13. Corpus Luteum
    The yellow-pigmented glandular structure that forms from the ovarian follicle following ovulation. The gland produces progesterone, which is responsible for preparing and supporting the uterine lining for implantation.
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14. Corpus luteum
    Yellow gland tissue that replaces corpus hemorrhagicum
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15. Corpus luteum
    The `corpus luteum` (Latin for "yellow body") (plural `corpora lutea`) is a temporary endocrine structure in mammals, involved in production of relatively high levels of progesterone and moderate levels of estradiol and inhibin A. It is colored as a result of concentrating carotenoids from...
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