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corpus luteum [′kȯr·pəs ′lüd·ē·əm] (histology) The yellow endocrine body formed in the ovary at the site of a ruptured Graafian follicle. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| With an increased baseline PdG reflecting more progesterone of adrenal origin in smokers, the decreased luteal-phase PdG levels we observed may indicate even lower corpus luteum contribution of progesterone to total excretion. If a corpus luteum is present, she has already ovulated and may be pregnant. It is comprised of recruitment, selection, and growth of ovarian follicles, ovulation, transformation of the ruptured follicular tissue into a functional corpus luteum, and finally the death of the corpus luteum and the subsequent menses. |
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