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corpus luteum

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun corpus luteum has 1 sense
  1. corpus luteum - yellow endocrine tissue that forms in a ruptured Graafian follicle following the release of an ovum
    --1 is a kind of
    endocrine gland, endocrine, ductless gland
    --1 is a part of Graafian follicle

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Corpus Luteum

Noun

Definition: A mass of yellow-colored tissue that forms in the ovary after the release of an egg, producing progesterone and preparing the uterus for possible pregnancy.

Example: The corpus luteum plays a vital role in maintaining pregnancy by producing hormones necessary for the development of the uterine lining.


Noun

Definition: The yellowish remains of the ovarian follicle that has released an egg, forming a temporary endocrine structure.

Example: The corpus luteum degenerates if fertilization does not occur, leading to a decrease in progesterone levels and the onset of menstruation.


Noun

Definition: An organization's collection of written or spoken texts that serve as a database for research purposes.

Example: The linguistics department has built an extensive corpus luteum of ancient texts to study the evolution of grammar in different time periods.


Noun

Definition: A compact mass of cells formed from the remains of a ruptured ovarian follicle, producing estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy.

Example: The hormonal activity of the corpus luteum is crucial for the successful development of the placenta and maintaining a healthy pregnancy.


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