Corpus Luteum
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The yellow body derived from the ruptured OVARIAN FOLLICLE after OVULATION. The process of corpus luteum formation, LUTEINIZATION, is regulated by LUTEINIZING HORMONE. |
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/cytol: consider also LUTEAL CELLS |
Corpus Luteum Categories.
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Luteal Cells - PROGESTERONE-producing cells in the CORPUS LUTEUM. The large luteal cells derive from the GRANULOSA CELLS. The small luteal cells derive from the THECA CELLS. |
Corpus Luteum Definitions and Terms
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