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Definition of: corpus luteum

(loomacr′tē·əm) plural cor·po·ra lu·te·a (-tē·ə) Anat.
A yellow body formed by a Graafian follicle in the ovary, and appearing during menstruation and pregnancy: it secretes progesterone. [<L, yellow body]

Most often used phrases:

corpus luteum cyst
corpus luteum maintenance
corpus luteum persists
corpus luteum continues

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