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corpus luteum |
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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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| 2] from human monocytes isolated in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. This period prior to the pubertal onset of fertility has been termed "adolescent sterility" (Hartman, 1931) and could result from anovulatory menstrual cycles (Hartman, 1931), ovulatory menstrual cycles with inadequate luteal phases (Foster, 1977), or a failure to coordinate sexual behavior with ovulation thereby preventing insemination. Menstrual disturbances in athletes: a focus on luteal phase defects. |
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